These are just a few examples showing that the federal investments now in R&D can lead to innovative, high-value products from the private sector well into the future.

The Republican spending plan that passed the House, we call it H.R. 1, would prevent those trade professionals from being available when and where companies such as yours could use their help to complete sales and to generate jobs back…

A major part of our economic recovery is indeed increased exports.

It also shows that the Federal Government can be, is and must be an engine for private sector growth, and nowhere else is that more true than with respect to developing new energy technologies.

The NEI represents the first time the United States will have a government-wide export promotion strategy.

The President announced the goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2014.

If we are to continue as the world's leading innovator, if we are to reclaim the lead in green innovation, if we are going to truly spur small business growth, we must protect intellectual property with the same vigor as physical property.

Some people have suggested that in order to increase exports, the United States should focus on exporting more of the same goods and the same services that it already exports.

The President's Export Promotion Cabinet does not really add another layer of bureaucracy.

recognizing export promotion as a priority, President Obama's 2012 budget increases resources for the ITA, particularly for the commercial service.

This Congress wants to be an ally, not an obstacle, so thank you very much.