[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1994, Book II)] [August 3, 1994] [Page 1428] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov][[Page 1428]] Statement on National Science Policy August 3, 1994 The return from our public investment in fundamental science has been enormous. The principal sponsors and beneficiaries are the American people. Our scientific investments are an important national resource which we must sustain and build on for the future. Note: This statement was included in a White House statement announcing the release of the national science policy report, ``Science in the National Interest.''