Turning Ideas Into Products--Is America Falling Behind

America has the best technology base in the world. But is the government paying enough attention to safeguarding it? And why are foreign competitors beating American companies to market with high- tech products? National Science Foundation director Erich Bloch and product development expert Gary Reiner of the Boston Consulting Group explain how American companies can regain the lead. Morton Kondracke of American Interests (PBS) hosts.