Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1545) expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the third Monday in September as ``National Postdoc Appreciation Week''. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1545 Whereas research is the mechanism by which humankind achieves innovation and progress; Whereas in order for the United States to maintain a leadership role in the world, citizens must be well educated to harbor the world's best scientists, engineers, and researchers in all fields of study; Whereas postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) make up one of the most substantial driving forces for innovation and research; Whereas the base of available knowledge is increasing exponentially; Whereas given such rapid rates of knowledge expansion, increasing levels of training and education are required beyond the average undergraduate level and even beyond graduate study levels to generate the next generations of innovators in every field of study; Whereas postdocs conduct work and studies in a complex transition period while being both trainees and paid professionals; and Whereas the week beginning on the third Monday in September would be an appropriate week to designate as ``National Postdoc Appreciation Week'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the designation of ``National Postdoc Appreciation Week''; (2) recognizes the accomplis…”