[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7940]
[From the U.S. 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 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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