Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., told Newsmax on Tuesday the focus on energy development and artificial intelligence programming in Pennsylvania shows the importance of the "competitive race."
On "Newsline," Meuser said that the Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University highlights America's emerging position in two critically important areas for economic growth.
"This is a competitive race taking place. China would like to dominate," he said.
He predicts that with the economic strategies of President Donald Trump and policies to allow growth in energy expansion, the U.S. will lead the way.
"It's so important that we create the environment for this investment. And that's what's taking place today out at Carnegie Mellon and in Pittsburgh."
On Tuesday. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., announced $90 billion in combined energy and AI initiatives at the event, the largest private investment in the state's history.
Meuser said the long-term economic and jobs potential of the energy and AI development that will happen in his state will spread nationwide. "It'll have great benefits for the great commonwealth of Pennsylvania and certainly our country."
He said the event and huge investments mark a turning point for America.
"This is a new industrial revolution taking place. And it fits right in with President Trump's plan for a golden era of manufacturing in a modern way," he said.
Just three days after his second inauguration, Trump issued an executive order designed to "sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance." He traveled to the Pennsylvania summit on Tuesday to welcome the business leaders investing in the effort.
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