Political Quotes

“Earlier this week, I hosted Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi for a roundtable discussion at America's number one art and design school, the Rhode Island School of Design. It focused on creating jobs and the opportunities that exist at the intersection of innovation, technology, and design. Rhode Island is the birthplace of the American industrial revolution. We know, on a level playing field, American workers can compete against any international competitor, and that's why it's so critical that our country begin taking concrete steps to leverage these new opportunities. First, we need to better integrate curriculums on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art and design. Secondly, we need to think about using new tools, such as my Make It in American Manufacturing Act, to create manufacturing and innovation jobs right here in America, especially with the emerging opportunities in advanced manufacturing and 3-D printing. Finally, we need to ensure that innovators and entrepreneurs have access to the capital they need to pursue their ideas without obstacles. I will continue working with my colleagues to make these goals a reality and keep our country at the cutting edge of innovation, technology, and design. ____________________”