Sunday, December 21, 2008

The Raw Story | Obama: 'Science is key to our survival'

The Raw Story | Obama: 'Science is key to our survival': "Obama: 'Science is key to our survival'
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Published: Saturday December 20, 2008




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President-elect promises new focus on technology hand-in-hand with efforts to curb global warming.

President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday signaled climate change and genetic research will be among his top priorities when he takes office as he named White House science and technology advisers.

'Today, more than ever before, science holds the key to our survival as a planet and our security and prosperity as a nation,' Obama said in a weekly radio and video address.

'It's time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and worked to restore America's place as the world leader in science and technology.'"