I couldn’t agree more. In addition as long as this country remains the destination of choice for the majority of those seeking to expatriate we will continue to reap the rewards of their services.
Of course it would be more desirable to have our own home grown and educated geniuses but that is a discussion for another time.
Expats taking the role is fine, but I am yet to notice any significant decline in pure American innovation. In fact, everything tells me that it has increased. I am talking about “US” Americans, born and raised.
As long as this status is maintained and encouraged, America has little to fear.