Donna Edwards actually said...

We have a very successful standards development system in this country. It has been, and continues to be, the envy of the world.

Standards can open up new or expanding markets to a U.S. company. However, standards can also serve as a barrier to trade, keeping U.S. comp...

It is critical that we preserve the ability of our companies--big and small alike--to export their products to markets throughout the world.

Thank you, Chairman Quayle. And thank you for calling this important hearing on standards development and the role of standards in global co...