Statements about Technology

Says John Raese said he wants "1,000 laser systems put in the sky, and we need it right now."

Delaware Democratic Senate candidate Chris Coons "thought that a 911 call should be taxed."

"Last year, (Bill McCollum) spent more than $2.2 million dollars to produce and air campaign-style TV ads where you were featured in almost every frame."

"At the moment, energy companies spend 0.25 percent on R&D."

A "massive" federal computer network will make your medical records available to "millions of people" with a "complete lack of privacy and confidentiality," while doctors and hospitals who don't take part face "stiff penalties."

"Barack Obama's nominee for 'regulatory czar' has advocated a 'Fairness Doctrine' for the Internet" that would require links to opposing opinions.

Holding up a BlackBerry, McCain campaign adviser says, "you’re looking at the miracle John McCain helped create."

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