Export of supercomputers from the USA made easierWashington 18 May 00The Clinton administration welcomed the change, but said it was very disappointed that the House did not vote on a preferred reduction of the waiting period to 30 days. The measure, approved 415-8 as an amendment to a $309 billion defense authorization bill, has the strong backing of the computer industry. Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif., said the 60-day review period was a compromise answering both those with national security concerns and those wanting less holdup in responding to market changes. ``This is a vote for strong national security and for a strong national economy,'' he said. Other sponsors were less pleased with the longer waiting period. ``Why should computers be subjected to a lengthier time review than tanks and missiles?'' asked Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. ``It is preposterous.'' ``Current export controls on supercomputers are Cold War leftovers that are irrelevant to today's global marketplace,'' said Rep. Ellen Tauscher, D-Calif.
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