    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [June 25, 1998]
    [Page 1061]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Science and Engineering
    Indicators
    June 25, 1998

    To the Congress of the United States:
        As required by 42 U.S.C. 1863(j)(1), I am pleased to submit to the
    Congress a report of the National Science Board entitled Science and
    Engineering Indicators--1998. This report represents the thirteenth in a
    series examining key aspects of the status of American science and
    engineering in a global environment.
        Investments in science and engineering research and education have
    enjoyed bipartisan support. They are critical to America's ability to
    maintain world leadership and fulfill our potential as a Nation as we
    begin the transition into the 21st century.
        This report provides a broad base of quantitative information about
    U.S. science, engineering, and technology in an international context. I
    commend Science and Engineering Indicators--1998 to the attention of the
    Congress and those in the scientific and technology communities. It will
    assist us in better understanding the new developments and trends in
    what is rapidly becoming a global knowledge-based economy.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    June 25, 1998.

    Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    June 26.