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Gavin Newsom: “More scientists, engineers, more Nobel laureates, my state…”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

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California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at the World Economic Forum 2026 | DW News

Published | Video Starts at 17:48

Well, I'm proud of my state. We have more Fortune 500 companies than any other state in America. More scientists, engineers, more Nobel laureates, my state than any state in America. The finest system of higher public education in the world. 18% of the world's R&D, China, 22%, Germany, 21% California, 18% of the world's R and D. (17:48–17:54)

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Asserts that California has more scientists, engineers, and Nobel laureates than any other U.S. state.

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