This Nation's future depends on strong public and private support for science and technology. Technology is the engine of economic growth. .
Scientific knowledge is the key to the future. .
Responsible government advances science and technology. The Congress and the American people can find evidence of the Administration's dedication to responsible government support for science and technology in our defense and economic policies as well as our management of the science and technology enterprise. We have decreased the Federal deficit, helped to create millions of new jobs, and improved the tax treatment of small businesses and of investments in research and development. Hemispheric and global trade agreements as well as relaxation of outdated export controls have opened huge export markets to America's high-tech industries. Our foreign policy and security interests are also supported by mutually beneficial international cooperation in science and technology.