dr. hockfield, then dr. brown. ladies and gentlemen, the head of massachusetts institute of technology, susan hockfield. [applause] [applause] >> thank you. thank you, governor for your kind introduction, and also inviting me to speak with you and your fellow governors. it's a great privilege and joy to join you in governor herbert's beautiful home state. i was here a couple of months ago and had the privilege of hearing the governor speak about astonishing advances the state has made in becoming a startup state for the nation. congratulations, and thank you for hosting this meeting. now in seeking a solution to america's current economic quandary, it is, i would say, almost impossible to think of any group closer to the action than you, the nation's governors. you carry an extraordinary burden of leadership both in addressing the human suffering and budget impacts of the lingering global downturn, but also in charting a course for the brighter economic future for your states. i join you today with a profound sense