So the question today is not can America compete we know we can do that.

The 'Dream Team' of workers can be found right here in the United States of America. And if you want to talk to the world's most productive workers, you don't have to brush up on your Japanese or your German. No other nation sells more products outside its borders exports tremendously high. Sure we face some very stiff challenges, but let's not forget a few facts. Well, when we look at our economy, we should resist the urge to exaggerate our problems. What's yours?' And this freshman said, 'Well, some people might tell you I have a tendency to exaggerate a little bit.' My punts usually carry 75 yards into the wind.' The coach looked at this guy he said, 'Kid, everybody has a weakness. He told the coach, 'Look, I can throw the ball 60 yards in a perfect spiral. I'd like to start with a story not about the economy but football, a story about a freshman who walked out onto the field over at S.M.U. And so I come here to talk just a little bit about what we need to do to prepare for the economy of the 21st century. So for me it is an incredible honor to be among you and to hear of your dreams and accomplishments.Īs much as any State, Texas is a land of old and new, a place where 'boot' means something you wear on your feet and what you do to turn on your computer each morning. basketball players attract autograph seekers over there in Barcelona. This place attracts scientific genius the way our U.S. The super collider is one of the greatest scientific projects in the entire world. We salute him and thank him for his city's hospitality. And out there in the audience someplace, another I'm grateful to is Waxahachie's Mayor, Joe Grubbs. Joe and Roy were kind enough to lead Linda and me on a tour of this impressive facility. May I also acknowledge our dais companions: the Deputy Secretary for Energy that Joe talked to you about, Linda Stuntz Jack Martin Joe Cipriano and of course, Dr. He's an outstanding Representative for this area of Texas in the United States Congress.

And let me just say to you, some of whom are constituents, many friends, the confidence I have in this man knows no bounds. Joe Barton, thank you sir, for your kind introduction, your generous comments. Thank you so very much, and good morning everyone.

Thank you all so much for that introduction.

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