§ 2656a. — Congressional declaration of findings of major significance of modern scientific and technological advances in foreign policy.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 22USC2656a]
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 38--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Sec. 2656a. Congressional declaration of findings of major
significance of modern scientific and technological advances in
foreign policy
The Congress finds that--
(1) the consequences of modern scientific and technological
advances are of such major significance in United States foreign
policy that understanding and appropriate knowledge of modern
science and technology by officers and employees of the United
States Government are essential in the conduct of modern diplomacy;
(2) many problems and opportunities for development in modern
diplomacy lie in scientific and technological fields;
(3) in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the
technological aspects of United States foreign policy, the United
States Government should seek out and consult with both public and
private industrial, academic, and research institutions concerned
with modern technology; and
(4) the effective use of science and technology in international
relations for the mutual benefit of all countries requires the
development and use of the skills and methods of long-range
planning.
(Pub. L. 95-426, title V, Sec. 501, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 982.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 3503 of this title.
