“The most important thing is to recognize that research is our seed corn. It's a national security priority. It's not just a way to have enough going on that graduate students can do their Ph.D.s and scientists can publish. We have to do research, or we'll fall behind the rest of the world.”

American attorney and politician, born 1973

Raja Krishnamoorthi is an American attorney and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is best known for his work in Congress, representing part of Illinois and taking part in national politics as a Democrat. His public profile is tied to elected office and legal practice rather than to a long list of published works or formal honors.