AeA Commends the President for Addressing the Issue of Competitiveness
State of the Union Focuses on the Need for Math and Science Education and Increased R&D Investments

Washington, DC (February 1, 2006) – AeA, the nation’s largest trade association representing all segments of the high-tech industry, praised President George W. Bush for making U.S. competitiveness and innovation key themes in his State of the Union Address.

“Competitiveness is one of the greatest concerns of high-tech executives,” said William T. Archey, President & CEO, AeA. “The issue of U.S. competitiveness demands bipartisan attention and action. We are encouraged that the Bush Administration intends to address the need for stronger commitments to math and science education and R&D investments in the physical sciences. The President's initiatives build a foundation for growth and technology development for the long-term."

AeA's groundbreaking report, Losing the Competitive Advantage, has been cited by policymakers as a key driver in bringing the competitiveness debate to the front of the national agenda. Over the last year, AeA has briefed numerous Members of Congress as well as Administration officials about the dramatic changes happening around the world. This has culminated in both parties introducing initiatives and legislation to address the problem.

AeA's latest campaign is to mobilize its nationwide grassroots network to bring these discussions into our schools and inform parents, teachers, and students about the need to prepare our children to succeed in an intensely competitive knowledge-based economy. Now with the President focusing on the issue of competitiveness, we are hopeful that the entire country can and will rise to address these challenges.

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AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members’ top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org.

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