    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [November 24, 1993]
    [Page 2070]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Technology Reinvestment Project
    November 24, 1993

        We're putting the people and expertise that helped America win the
    cold war to work on restoring America's industrial competitiveness. We
    are bringing together private industry, State and local governments, and
    community colleges to form technology deployment alliances. Together
    they will see to it that small manufacturers have access to the latest
    and best information, techniques, equipment, and know-how.
        The TRP's industrial outreach program is designed to promote the
    best in American manufacturing practices and expertise. We mean to
    recreate in industrial America the same success that the agricultural
    extension programs had in making America number one in agriculture. The
    States have pioneered programs to apply technology to industrial needs.
    With a Federal partner, these programs can help smaller defense firms
    adjust and compete in commercial markets. The goal is a simple one: more
    jobs for American workers.

    Note: This statement was included in a White House announcement of the
    second group of awards in the technology reinvestment project.