The first part displayed on the web page is the highlight, but the whole testimony is a eloquent and rational defense of public investment in basic scientific research. The highlighted excerpt...
The first part displayed on the web page is the highlight, but the whole testimony is a eloquent and rational defense of public investment in basic scientific research. The highlighted excerpt appeared on the front plate of a book I once read on the Apollo program (the name escapes me), which is how I first came across it and it has stuck with me since.
Those of you who have seen the well-watched Fred Rogers hearing might recognized the Senator Pastore who is questioning Dr. Wilson in the above link. He seems to have chaired both committees at some point.
The first part displayed on the web page is the highlight, but the whole testimony is a eloquent and rational defense of public investment in basic scientific research. The highlighted excerpt appeared on the front plate of a book I once read on the Apollo program (the name escapes me), which is how I first came across it and it has stuck with me since.
Those of you who have seen the well-watched Fred Rogers hearing might recognized the Senator Pastore who is questioning Dr. Wilson in the above link. He seems to have chaired both committees at some point.