[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H3315-H3316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  REAUTHORIZE THE AMERICA COMPETES ACT

  (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 
support of the reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act. Fifty years 
ago in Dallas, Texas, at Texas Instruments, Dr. Jack Kilby invented the 
microchip. This ground-breaking technology is arguably the catalyst of 
the information age and the entire field of modern microelectronics. At 
that time, this technology was unimaginable. If not for Dr. Kilby, it 
is feasible that sophisticated high-speed computers, large-scale 
semiconductors may cease to exist.
  The example Dr. Kilby set proves it is the American people that will 
create the next technological feat. In order to become energy 
independent, create new jobs and exports, and develop the next great 
technology, we must invest robustly in scientific education and 
innovation. This is the goal of America

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COMPETES, and I am pleased the provisions in this bill are for all 
Americans. I, along with my supportive colleagues, want to thank the 
House leadership for bringing this important legislation to the floor.

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