Political Quotes

“I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, the United States is in a race to remain the world leader in science and technology. The only way we will win this is by utilizing America's most valuable resource: Our people. That means developing a diverse STEM-capable workforce at every education level and from every background. Creating opportunities for students to not only develop STEM knowledge, but to also have hands-on experience is essential. Research shows that students--especially those from underrepresented minority backgrounds--are more likely to graduate from science and engineering programs if they have opportunities to engage in STEM course content with peers, participate in undergraduate research, and join science clubs and organizations. This bill will support such STEM education and training activities in MSIs, providing these students with the skills necessary to compete and flourish in the 21st century. These investments will help grow our workforce, improve our economy, and protect our country. I, again, would like to thank Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Waltz for their leadership. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”