Science and technology represent our collective tomorrow.And while poor in natural resources, Israel is rich in human resources that have positioned us at the forefront of global advances in the new scientific era through innovation, foresight, creativeness and daring. The seed planted today will yield the world a better place. It was lucky the Technion was found prior to the establishment of the State of Israel, helping us prepare fo the future. Shimon Peres President of the State of Israel