Bill Gates calls for a leap in nuclear energy R&D investment

Bill Gates calls for a leap in energy investment: http://www.coolhandnuke.com/Cool-Hand-Blog/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/95/Nuclear-news-roundup-for-022912.aspx ...couldn't agree more:
"Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates (right) has some words of wisdom for the federal government when it comes to developing new energy technologies. The former software CEO, who has funded a major foundation, and who is also privately investing in a new reactor technology, wants the government to follow suit. Namely, says Gates to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, open your checkbook."