[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 56 (Monday, April 1, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL KRATSIOS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, South Carolinians are 
grateful that President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Kratsios, 
son of John and Maria Kratsios of Columbia, to be the U.S. Chief 
Technology Officer. He is a very successful and qualified leader to 
develop technology initiatives for the White House.
  Under Michael's leadership, the White House has been able to develop 
plans for artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, STEM 
education, and advanced manufacturing. Michael is a global leader and 
has proven that he is the best person to serve our country in this 
position.
  Among many accomplishments, Michael led the American Artificial 
Intelligence Initiative, which secures American leadership and 
artificial intelligence research and development and opens the door for 
greater innovation.
  Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has praised the nomination of Michael 
Kratsios as putting a ``knowledgeable leader at the helm of American 
technology.''
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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