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“If we lose those people who come to the United States and get a PhD in computer engineering for example and they can't get a visa to stay in the United States, they are sent home, not only do we lose those people working here, but we lose the opportunity that they will have. They are the most…” quote by Jerry Moran
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“If we lose those people who come to the United States and get a PhD in computer engineering for example and they can't get a visa to stay in the United States, they are sent home, not only do we lose those people working here, but we lose the opportunity that they will have. They are the most likely entrepreneurs, people who will have a new idea.”

Jerry Moran

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Source Speech: Remarks on Immigration Policy, U.S. House Committee, 2023

Losing skilled foreign graduates harms innovation and entrepreneurship because they could start new ventures.

In simple terms: Losing talent hurts innovation.

Key Takeaway

Retain skilled immigrants to boost entrepreneurship.

Themes

immigration innovation entrepreneurship talent retention

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • university research
  • startup ecosystems
  • policy making
  • visa processes

Key Concepts

human capital economic growth brain drain

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can policy balance security with talent retention?
  • What incentives attract foreign PhDs to stay?
A Different Perspective

Visa restrictions can deter even top talent from staying.

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