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Edwards emphasizes support for science, technology

THE UNITED STATES MUST REMAIN on the leading edge of science and technology, U.S. Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina said during a town hall meeting at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center on July 26.

"We have to be at the cutting edge of research," said Edwards. "We have to be at the cutting edge of science. We have to be at the cutting edge of technology, because when we lag, it makes it very difficult for us to compete in this global economy."

Edwards, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Vice President, touted North Carolina's research prowess and said other states need to copy the state by spending more government money on research and on linking rural communities to the Internet with broadband access.

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In order for Americans to continue to lead, for us to be out there on the edge, for us to have the competitive advantage that this (Biotechnology) Center represents and that we need in order to be competitive in this global economy to make our workers competitive, it is absolutely critical that we stay out there in front and that we not fall behind," said Edwards.

Edwards called for a renewed emphasis on innovation and technological research, saying the federal government should provide grants and tax credits for private businesses, as well as support for public institutions such as the National Institutes of Health.

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Edwards emphasizes support for science, technology

BT Catalyst, Sept-Oct, 2004

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