[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 660 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 660

      Expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting 
advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made 
       by or in partnership with the people of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 28, 2010

    Mr. Kaufman (for himself and Mr. Lugar) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Expressing support for a public diplomacy program promoting 
advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics made 
       by or in partnership with the people of the United States.

Whereas science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are vital fields of 
        increasing importance in driving the economic engine and ensuring the 
        security of the United States;
Whereas science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have played, and will 
        continue to play, critical roles in helping to develop clean energy 
        technologies, find lifesaving cures for diseases, solve security 
        challenges, and discover new solutions for deteriorating transportation 
        and infrastructure;
Whereas the United States is recognized as an international leader in science, 
        technology, engineering, and mathematics and a destination for 
        individuals from all over the world studying in those fields;
Whereas in partnership with countries and individuals across the globe, the 
        people of the United States have made advances in science, technology, 
        engineering, and mathematics that have advanced the knowledge and 
        improved the condition of human beings everywhere;
Whereas international scientific cooperation enhances relationships among 
        participating countries by building trust and increasing understanding 
        between those countries and cultures through the collaborative nature of 
        scientific dialogue;
Whereas partnerships between the people of other countries and the people of the 
        United States are the most effective form of public diplomacy, helping 
        to counter misconceptions based on fear, ignorance, and misinformation;
Whereas consistent polling and scholarly research have shown that even countries 
        that disagree with some aspects of United States foreign policy admire 
        the leadership of the United States in science, technology, engineering, 
        and mathematics; and
Whereas international scientific cooperation has produced successful engagement 
        and led to improved relations with countries that exhibited hostility to 
        the United States in the past, including Russia and the People's 
        Republic of China: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends individuals and institutions that participate 
        in and support advancements in science, technology, 
        engineering, and mathematics, especially through international 
        partnerships;
            (2) supports the Science Envoy Program as representative of 
        the commitment of the United States to collaborate with other 
        countries to promote the advancement of science and technology 
        throughout the world based on issues of common interest and 
        expertise; and
            (3) encourages the Secretary of State to establish a public 
        diplomacy program that uses embassies of the United States and 
        the resources of the Smithsonian Institution and other such 
        institutions--
                    (A) to establish engaging exhibits that provide 
                examples of cooperation between institutions and the 
                people of the United States and the institutions and 
                people of the host country in the fields of science, 
                technology, engineering, and mathematics;
                    (B) to create fora for individuals working or 
                conducting research in science, technology, 
                engineering, and mathematics in the host country to 
                discuss their work and the cooperation with the 
                institutions and people of the United States and those 
                of the host country; and
                    (C) to encourage future cooperation and 
                relationships with students around the world in 
                science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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