At a hearing to commemorate the U.S. House Committee on Science and Technology 50th anniversary, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates  focused on the future of innovation and  U.S. competitiveness, including education and work-force development, the need for immigration reform to allow highly skilled workers to remain in the U.S, and the need to continue to invest in basic research.

“I know we all want the United States to continue to be the world’s center for innovation. But our position as
the global leader in innovation is at risk,” Gates said. “If this nation is to continue to be the global center of
innovation, Congress, the current administration and the next president must act decisively.” Full