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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Acknowledges the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors.</p> <p>Expresses support for university technological developments, promoting entrepreneurship and, support for university innovations in local communities. </p> <p>Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining U.S. leadership in the world and a competitive global economy. </p>]]></text>
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