Public support for Scientific Research. Investments in science are essential if our country is to continue to lead the world in nanotechnology, supercomputering and other fields that yield new jobs and entire new cities. The way to restore public support is not to continue grants with taxpayer money. The amendment is a small but important step in the right direction and it sets the precedent for the science committee, the appropriations committee, and the house to take additional steps in the future to assure that n. S. F. Funded research is in fact in the national interest. Madam chair, i yield back the balance of my time. The chair the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. For what purpose does the gentleman from virginia seek recognition . Mr. Wolf i move to strike the requisite number of words. The chair the gentleman is recognized for five minutes. Mr. Wolf i have no objection to the amendment. I share the opinion that n. S. F. Must exercise caution and i should tell coll