Gavin Newsom: “18% of the world's R and D is in our state [California].”

“… the world, we invented this formula for success when it comes to the university systems, these conveyor belt for talents. In fact, we're the world's leading R and D investor. 18% of the world's R and D is in our state [California]. By the way, I say world's. We're number three, literally. It's 22% in China, 21% in Germany, 18% of the world's R and D is in my state.” (39:47–39:50)

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