We must do better at publicizing and taking credit for the incredible contributions that are made here every day. I hope today s events contribute to that goal. Second, we demonstrate the great science that goes on at a national security laboratory that contributes to so many area of American science and American economy. The treasures that our national laboratories provide to the science and engineering necessary to preserve confidence in our nations nuclear deterrents. The work here helps detect, deter and control the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
People know that.
Some, however do not appreciate the contribution we make across the board. Moreover, those who do know may fear that the establishment of NNSA will build new barriers to scientific cooperation across organizational boundaries. We must not let that happen. And, finally, I need the business to buffer the weapons work and the weapons funding. So we must work closely with the Office of Science to make certain we tear down barriers, not build them.