As a scientist, the starting point is always the facts of the matter, whereas often, in politics, the starting point is how does this play in the next election. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
It's wonderful to see more of my colleagues recognizing the importance of investing in STEM education and scientific research and development. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
There are a number of much less expensive alternatives to detaining immigrants than locking them up somewhere. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
I was surprised that when you get into electoral politics how scientific the analysis was in the electorate. You can identify on a state-by-state… — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
I don't want to do anything that capitalizes personally on the fact that I've been in public service. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
Negative thoughts are contagious and they get passed around like a disease. I inoculate myself against the fear of failure. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
When I first ran for Congress, I decided that I would not take pledges to vote for or against any issue. I believe the… — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
History has not looked kindly on us when we've prevented people fleeing violence from seeking refuge in this country. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
I used to say I represented 33% of the strategic reserve of physicists in Congress. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
As a scientist and successful businessman, I understand that no one has a monopoly on good ideas. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
The idea of ensuring that federal research dollars should be reasonably spread around is an arguably useful goal. But it should be done per… — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
The amount of subtle and beautiful physics that's necessary to make a smartphone work is enormous. — Bill Foster Copy Share Image
