Realizing our international potential. Because the potential for us as a nation is great if we move boldly. Investing in innovation and knowledge. And clearly that is where the world is at today. Increasing participation in this new world.
Some people call it the new economy.
Knowledge has always been important, but it is more important than it has ever been. Some of you will know that. I am delighted that this has happened. You will also know, I suspect, that an independent study, released just recently, concluded that the NCE program has been extremely successful in achieving its objectives. The NCEs have demonstrated their capacity to identify opportunities for innovation.