In our opinion, NATO provides the best means for providing the organizational infrastructure which would enable America's allies to make a significant contribution in both economic and technological terms to the research, development and deployment of a system answering common needs and concerns.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Indeed, renewables development is now reshaping global economic security calculations, offering new catalysts for growth and providing a springboard for technological development.

FORBES: Alternative Energy And Global Energy Security In Aftermath Of Rio+20

As many governments struggle to address societal needs through sustainable economic development, technological advancement is a critical ingredient for access to elevating basic and higher education.

FORBES: How Cloud Computing Can Boost Developing Nations

President GEORGE W. BUSH: Do you realize that economists say that as much as half of our nation's economic growth in the last half-century is directly due to technological progress, fueled by research and development, the kind of research and development you can do right here?

NPR: Bush Promotes Competitiveness Initiative