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Don't cut back on basic research. It's necessary to the future of this country. That's my message.
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The speaker urges people not to reduce support for basic research. The message is that research may not produce immediate practical results, but it is necessary for the country’s future. The final sentence makes this a direct public appeal rather than a detailed argument.
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- Smithsonian Magazine
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