The government invests in innovation and research, but there is no one to commercialize an idea or product. If we invest several million dollars in innovation and are unable to find anyone to commercialize the products, then what is the point? Perhaps we should be doing less research, focusing only on more advanced research. We need to be closer to the people to know how to help them. What is the point of research that doesn't amount to anything?
On May 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.