Then the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991 and defense priorities shifted to other issues, including countering terrorism. Look at history. The future is not easily predicted. Serious problems can occur. All is not peaceful and tranquil throughout the world, and the United States is heavily involved.
Defense is likely to remain a significant concern of the nation.
Lincoln Lab is likely to continue to play an important role in confronting these defense issues. Lincoln itself is an apolitical place. We focus on technical solutions to national defense problems. Sometimes, we see the problem before the government does. Institute Professor John Deutch, who has worked with him as undersecretary of defense and as MIT provost, credits Professor Morrow with building Lincoln Lab into the strongest laboratory involved with the Department of Defense.