President Obama Today on Science



President Obama's remarks on science at today's announcement:
Now, this order is an important step in advancing the cause of science in America. But let's be clear: Promoting science isn't just about providing resources -- it's also about protecting free and open inquiry. It's about letting scientists like those who are here today do their jobs, free from manipulation or coercion, and listening to what they tell us, even when it's inconvenient -- especially when it's inconvenient. It is about ensuring that scientific data is never distorted or concealed to serve a political agenda -- and that we make scientific decisions based on facts, not ideology. (Applause.)
By doing this, we will ensure America's continued global leadership in scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs. And that is essential not only for our economic prosperity, but for the progress of all humanity.
And that's why today I'm also signing a Presidential Memorandum directing the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategy for restoring scientific integrity to government decision-making -- (applause) -- to ensure that in this new administration, we base our public policies on the soundest science; that we appoint scientific advisors based on their credentials and experience, not their politics or ideology; and that we are open and honest with the American people about the science behind our decisions. That's how we'll harness the power of science to achieve our goals -- to preserve our environment and protect our national security; to create the jobs of the future, and live longer, healthier lives.

Posted by Josh McNeil, LCV Press Secretary on the LCV Blog.

2 comments:

  1. Hi Shane,

    I will remain cautiously optimistic that what he is saying is not just political code that we are just going to change the corrupt scientists we listen to. I have been involved in the political arena for a long time and have seen this many time before on just about every issue.

    Let us pray that we will actually allow scientists to debate in an open forum rather than fight for the "best" hypothesis.

    Thanks for bringing this up. I have been so busy, I have missed just about everything in the news for the last few weeks.

    Namaste,
    Roger

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  2. Has Science always been in bed with government and corps? I so hope that his words will make a difference...

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