Physicist Larry Jackel discusses loss of innovation in US and endorses Obama

By mstebbins on October 24, 2008.

In a striking video that includes footage of the old Bell Labs building and a frank discussion of the loss of competitiveness in the US, Physicist Larry Jackel explains why he is endorsing Obama for President. See all the AVoteForScience videos HERE

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