Political Quotes

“first, I would thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Chairman Sensenbrenner) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hall), who have done such great service to further the efforts of science and research in this country. I would also compliment the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Basic Research, the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson). This legislation I think gives the emphasis needed to move us ahead in information technology, and certainly we should remind ourselves that information technology research has been instrumental in bringing about the information revolution, which some have compared to the industrial revolution in its size and in its scope. This revolution has spawned new businesses, created millions of good high-paying jobs, advanced the sciences, and certainly improved the health and welfare of the citizens of the country and people all over the world. However, as the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee recently noted, the current boom in information technology is based on the basic research in computer science carried out more than 15 years ago. There is an urgent need to replenish the knowledge base. The advisory committee advocated a 5-year initiative to boost basic research funding significantly and help maintain the Nation's lead in this critical area. This bill, H.R. 2086, was designed to carry through on PITAC's recommendations.”