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Alzheimer Quote by Barack Obama

“If we want to make the best products, we also have to invest in the best ideas... Every dollar we invested to map the human genome returned $140 to our economy... Today, our scientists are mapping the human brain to unlock the answers to Alzheimer's... Now is not the time to gut these job-creating…” quote by Barack Obama
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“If we want to make the best products, we also have to invest in the best ideas... Every dollar we invested to map the human genome returned $140 to our economy... Today, our scientists are mapping the human brain to unlock the answers to Alzheimer's... Now is not the time to gut these job-creating investments in science and innovation. Now is the time to reach a level of research and development not seen since the height of the Space Race.”

Barack Obama

About This Quote

Source Speech: Innovation Investment Address, 2023

Calls for sustained funding in scientific research, likening returns to genome mapping and urging a new Space Race‑style R&D surge.

In simple terms: Invest in science for big economic returns.

Key Takeaway

Support high‑impact research funding.

Themes

innovation economy science

Mood

optimistic urgent

Type

political motivational

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • private sector R&D
  • education
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

public policy investment technology healthcare

Questions to Reflect On

  • What research should be prioritized now?
  • How can we balance short‑term costs with long‑term gains?
A Different Perspective

Political opposition may limit funding.

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