Gavin Newsom: “18% of the world's R and D emanates from California.”

“We convey more talent than any state in America. In the UC, CSUs and community college, we're the fifth largest economy in the world. 18% of the world's R and D emanates from California. More unicorn companies. Those are private companies worth over a billion dollars. There's so much right about this state because of progressive governing principles and policies as well.” (16:37–16:42)

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