THE
WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
February
10, 1989
 I
am pleased to send warm greetings to everyone present
for the 1989 induction ceremony of the National Inventors
Hall of Fame.
America must maintain its competitive
edge. The challenges before our Nation are too numerous,
and the stakes too high, for us to permit the eclipse
of that traditional wellspring of our productive genius:
our willingness to try new ideas. In the past we have
risen to every challenge presented us, and I believe
we can rise to the challenges of today. But only if
we foster the spirit of invention.
And
so I join you in saluting the memory of three great
inventors being honored tonight: Westinghouse, Deere,
and Langmuir. You are fortunate, I understand, to have
a fourth great inventor with you: Dr. Raymond Damadian,
whose medical inventions are saving lives around the
world. In my association with the wonderful INVENT AMERICA!
program, I have seen Dr. Damadian at work, captivating
young imaginations with the fires of his own. I would
not be surprised to see him joined in the Hall of Fame
by some of those promising young minds. All it takes
is imagination and encouragement, and he is an ideal
source of both. He is living, reassuring proof that
the spirit of invention continues to thrive in our great
Nation.
Barbara and I join the American people in congratulating
Dr. Damadian and in sending our best wishes to all of
you.
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