John W. Olver: “the cold war is over, a fact which has changed our economy, so that civilian research is key to meeting our challenges…”

“the cold war is over, a fact which has changed our economy, so that civilian research is key to meeting our challenges under the new economy. We should be working to develop new technologies that will provide new opportunities to high-tech workers in civilian industries. And though the cold war may be over, the technological war has just begun. America should be on the verge of a new technological frontier and making certain that we maintain our preeminence in both science and technology in this world. Yes, we have a budget deficit. Yes, we should eliminate waste. Yes, we should be extremely careful in how we expend every dollar that is spent, but the Brown substitute is in line with a balanced budget without retreating from scientific and technological excellence in this country. The underlying bill, I believe, is irresponsible as a scientist, and America deserves better. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support the substitute from the gentleman from California.”