The House Republican's "e-Contract."
Re: list of high tech policy goals.
Date Released: June 23, 1999.
Source: Office of Rep. Dick Armey.

The 'e-Contract'

Whereas, the high-tech revolution has revolutionized the way we live and the way we work;

Whereas, the fast pace of innovation has created hundreds of modern conveniences that bring peace of mind to our daily lives;

Whereas, the high-tech industry continues to be one of America's largest economic catalysts, creating untold new jobs and widely dispersed prosperity;

Whereas, Internet access continues to grow by leaps and bounds, increasing personal freedom and making life more convenient for all Americans;

Whereas, the global high-tech revolution has been derived from private sector creativity, innovation, and competition rather than government direction;

Whereas, the regulatory and legal framework of yesterday will not fit the economy of tomorrow;

Whereas, excessive government intervention – through taxes and regulations – threatens future growth and prosperity for this nation;

We hereby pledge to continue our legislative and oversight efforts to remove the barriers to future innovation, competition, and growth. We assert that freedom is the answer, not government intervention. The benefits of the high-tech future can be best delivered to all Americans by: