secondly, the whole concept of, you know, should the government be involved in the -- i think it was larry sommers who said, you know, pardon the language here, you know, government taking winners and losers is a crappy way to invest money and i think we have had some examples of that. could you address the role of government being involved in pacic research as opposed to selecting specific companies to develop a particular product when we continue to run into as i said whether it's republican or democrat administration, continue to run into embarrassing situations on the taxpayer's dime? >> well, first, senator, let me say that i'm very glad to hear you are very supportive of the research and development. that's a proper role for the government, because in many instances not all the investments in research and development are captured by the government that makes that investment. because of that,b not only this country but countries all over the world feel that it is a government responsibility to help with the competitiveness of the businesses in their home countries. to continue research and de

. >> where is your thinking now, congressman on -- even democrats, larry sommers, alan krueger, they'veone studies that indicate that you let the unemployment benefits go on too long and it does become, i don't know, kind of a -- something that makes people less likely to really look that hard for work. when do you draw the line? when does it become a permanent welfare entitlement and when do you say enough is enough? >> it isn't a permanent entitlement. there is an end point for unemployment benefits. >> could be self-defeating, though. could it not? to people when it takes that long, they almost -- >> i have to be honest. i see so many people try so hard to find work. i really don't see people that aren't trying. the problem is there aren't enough jobs. >> what studies do you believe? >> only going by my own anecdote's evidence of the people sigh see. >> well, certainly the statistics show that the vigor of the jobs search and the success rate rises in the final two to four weeks. so we're balancing out a compassionate purpose, a pragmatic purpose in terms ever trying to make sure peo

this consumer spending generated will bring about economic recovery and create jobs, that's the larry sommer principle from the stimulus era, look, that doesn't work. you want to create jobs, you want to borrow $100 billion, let's borrow $100 billion, finance the transportation bill that the republicans pulled from the floor this week and put a few million people back to work rebuilding the crumbling infrastructure with all-american made goods. that's the way to get this economy back on track, not the social security tax cuts. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from minnesota rise? without objection, the gentleman is recognized. >> madam speaker, for most americans, our busy lives make it difficult to reflect as often as we should upon the incredible sacrifices made by those heroes who have answered the call to service our nation's history. today i'd like to honor the service of one such hero from my home state of minnesota. minnesota native, lieutenant john flew mission in all the major battles in europe. mr. paulsen: he flew in strategic spots in europe over enemy