We have a significant economic engine in the aerospace industry in Tulsa. We had a Tulsa aerospace alliance that we have been supporting so they can help the small and medium size businesses in the aerospace industries to expand.

The difference between the Ethernet Alliance and other industry alliances is that many of them come up with specifications and product certification. We are just about education and serving as a resource about Ethernet technologies.

The cruise industry evolved into a major economic engine for the entire city, generating $226 million in direct and indirect sales annually. NCL is a vital part of that success and I commend them for their support and commitment to the rebuilding of a greater New Orleans.

Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth.

Many came out of the textile industry.

This is the beginning of a significant era for the military transformation of the Japan-US alliance. I can understand the concerns and opposition among local residents, but it is necessary to maintain Japan's national security under the alliance.