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• economics: We need to collaborate with businesses to determine their 

 needs; new economies will develop (example: a crab processor has a waste stream 

 problem, is there a solution for the materials? Yes, the material can be used for 

 medicinal purposes). Technology that was developed for defense can be used for 

 environmental mapping, resource development, etc. Many of tools are available, 

 but what is crucial is the sharing of the materials and beginning to postulate 

 potential uses. 



The war we are in is real. Degradation of our economy, our culture, our 

 scientific and techrucal understanding, and environment make us a poorer country. 

 We must meet the challenge; I applaud you for this hearing today for it is from such 

 collaborative hearings of committees as diverse as these three House Committees 

 that true solutions will come which will address and solve the needs of America. 



Thank you. 



