Bill Johnson actually said...

"We need our manufacturing sector to be the most sophisticated in the world, using the newest technologies and the most efficient methods and processes."

"Secretary Moniz said, that DOE would follow the law."

"My bill creates a pilot program that will provide small and medium-sized manufacturers with vouchers that will allow them to 'buy' R&D or innovation expertise as needed."

"The U.S., while retaining the vestiges of its leadership position, should recognize that merely maintaining the current policies and programs will lead to continued erosion of our economic capabilitie..."