According to Mr. Gretz, the present sum of money will enable the scientists to provide____

A．less than 3% of the EEC' s needs before the year 2000

B．3% of the EEC' s needs before the year 2000

C．a little more than 3% of the EEC' s needs after the year 2000

D．only 3% of the EEC' s needs even after the year 2000