<p>I've lived and worked in this district for nearly my entire life. I've  watched its remarkable transformation from Blossom Valley to Silicon  Valley. In that time, we have done nothing less than change the way the  world does business. With this remarkable success comes great  responsibility. We must continue to grow and expand our new economy, and  we must continue to be leaders in the field of innovation. We must  ensure that our businesses are staffed by the most talented and skilled  employees. And we must ensure that our students learn the high-tech  skills they'll need to compete for jobs in the 21st Century.</p>