Donna Edwards actually said...

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

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

Although issues surrounding standards do not often get attention in Congress, they have an incredibly significant impact on the ability of U...