[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 27, 1994)]
[House]
[Page H]
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[Congressional Record: July 27, 1994]
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                  U.S. MATH TEAM IS FIRST IN THE WORLD

  (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, we often hear that America is not No. 1 in 
the world any more. The example often cited is the decline in our 
country's educational system.
  Now, Mr. Speaker, we do have some problems that need to be addressed 
in our schools, but I believe it important to acknowledge the successes 
as well. We still produce some of the brightest students in the world.
  Just this week the United States won the top prize in the 
international match competition which took place in Hong Kong.
  Each of the five members on the U.S. team scored a perfect 42 which 
is an unprecedented accomplishment. The competition included 
participants from 69 countries. China placed second and Russia third.
  We hear a great deal of talk about the need to build self esteem in 
our young people. One of the best ways to build self esteem is to make 
sure that we instill in our teens the importance of a good education.
  Math and science should be promoted in our schools if we are to 
continue being No. 1 in the world. We must be able to compete globally.
  Again, I comment our U.S. math team for this phenomenal achievement.

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