The scientists' union Prospect echoed this view, warning that the new council must not be at the expense of existing research or the nation's core scientific capability.
Thus, when darkness fell that day, a more terrible prospect loomed into view - that unless we are vigilant and prepared, even small actors in the world can inflict catastrophic harm on the United States.
While many big companies, such as banks and chain stores, have gone bilingual, small businesses view the prospect of being forced down that road with horror.