Advanced computers are the equivalent of yesteryear's dams, bridges, highways and airports. Today's most difficult problems in every field, including chemistry, biology, food, finance, housing, environment, trade, manufacturing, etc. all depend on computers and skilled people to research and make innovative advances. In turn, this keeps the US competitive and creates business opportunities and quality jobs.
The US plays leapfrog with other nations for the world's fastest computer. Like the space program of the 60's and 70's, a strong effort to create a supercomputer 100X as fast, 100X as energy efficient and 100X less expensive than today's versions would revolutionize our economy, benefit billions of people worldwide, enhance national pride and motivate new generations to succeed.