与两年前布什的自命为“教育总统”不同,最近一期的《美国新闻》周刊已把新当选总统比尔·克林顿称为“生产力总统”,预期他将以“振兴美国的竞争力”、为目标,在研究开发方面将大大倾斜于民用研究。其施政要点将包括:将“振兴美国竞争力”的主要责任置于私营部门,而政府将作为关键伙伴,为其繁荣提供协调的支撑环境; Unlike Bush's self-proclaimed “educational president” two years ago, the latest issue of the U.S. News Weekly has called newly elected President Bill Clinton the “president of productive forces.” He is expected to use “revitalizing the competitiveness of the United States” As the goal, will be greatly inclined to civilian research in research and development. Key elements of its governance will include placing the primary responsibility for “revitalizing the United States” in the private sector and the government as a key partner to provide a coordinated supportive environment for its prosperity;