President Barack Obama promised a new era of science and technology for the nation, telling the National Academy of Sciences on Monday that he wants to devote more funds to research and development. America has fallen behind other countries in science, Obama said. “I believe it is not in our character, American character, to follow — but to lead. And it is time for us to lead once again. I am here today to set this goal: We will devote more than 3 percent of our gross domestic product to research and development,” Obama said.
