Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I agree with my colleague that the SBIR Program and the STTR Program are critical to our American small businesses. It offers them incredible opportunities to develop technology important for our Nation. I also agree with my colleague that it is important we prevent critical national security technology developed by the programs from being acquired by China and Russia. I do point out that if you look at the COMPETES Act, there are safeguards to prevent our foreign adversaries from acquiring sensitive technology--and not just China and Russia but all foreign countries of concern, including Iran and North Korea. This effort builds on section 223 of the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act that provides protection and requires disclosure to guard against foreign influence on federally funded research and development. I am going to support the motion to instruct and work with my colleague so we can develop clear language and make it clear that the technology developed by the SBIR Program and STTR Program are protected against being taken into China and Russia. I look forward to working with my colleague. I support the motion. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing no further debate, the question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma. Motion to Instruct”