[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 31, Number 5 (Monday, February 6, 1995)]
[Pages 188-189]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Report on Science, 
Technology and American Diplomacy

February 3, 1995

Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. Chairman:)

    I am pleased to transmit this annual report on Science, Technology 
and American Diplomacy for fiscal year 1994, in accordance with Title V 
of the Foreign Relations Act of Fiscal Year 1979, as amended (Public Law 
95-426; 22 U.S.C. 2656c(b)).
    Prevention and resolution of conflicts that threaten U.S. interests 
continues to be a key goal of U.S. foreign policy. National and regional 
stability, broadly defined, are preconditions for the growth of 
democracies, economies, and markets. By supporting international science 
and technology collaborations, the United States has reaped significant 
economic benefits, promoted goodwill, and helped maintain the peace.
    The 1994 Title V report describes the role of international science 
and technology cooperation in the implementation of U.S. policy. As in 
previous years, the report focuses on a few selected areas of science 
and technology cooperation of particular importance to the United 
States, in addition to the detailed country narratives.
    The report reviews the steps U.S. agencies take to advance U.S. 
technology and competitiveness interests through international efforts. 
These fall into three broad categories: monitoring foreign science and 
technology developments; conducting strategic international 
collaborative initiatives and programs to take advantage of 
opportunities for mutual gain, sometimes done in conjunction with the 
private sector; and the elimination of international barriers that 
impede technology development or trade. International collaboration in 
science and technology is also critical to U.S. efforts to help address 
population stabilization and the improvement of women's health. The 1994 
Title V report provides an in-depth description of efforts underway in 
U.S. agencies to address these broad themes.
    We face the challenge of seeking greater world stability at a 
critical time in our history. Finding creative solutions to global 
problems

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that impact Americans can be accomplished, in part, through interactions 
with scientists around the globe. We must continue to ensure that our 
country maintains world leadership in science and technology, and that 
international cooperation continues to advance our broad policy 
interests.
    Sincerely,
                                            William J. Clinton

Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House 
of Representatives; Jesse Helms, chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign 
Relations; and William V. Roth, Jr., chairman, Senate Committee on 
Governmental Affairs.