WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ted Budd issued the following press release:

In his opening statement at today's Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) discussed the potential to maximize the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a higher quality workforce, healthcare, industry, and productivity for Americans.

Watch the full hearing HERE (https://x.com/SenateCommerce/status/2028851744457789786?s=20).

Below are Senator Budd's opening remarks as prepared for delivery and several of his questions for the witnesses:

"Thank you, Ranking Member Baldwin, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and our witnesses for working to put this important hearing together.

"Artificial...