Creative spirit and entrepreneurialism. essential ingredients for growth and prosperity. form the backbone of Representative MORRISONs bill. H.R. 4300. American business needs to propel itself and this country into the 21st century. Demographic indicators clearly show that our present population will not be able to fill future labor needs. And. indeed. it cannot do so based on skills now. The provisions in H.R. 4300 which specify the amounts and types of individuals to be granted permanent and temporary nonimmigrant employmentbased visas are exemplary. Not only will these provisions enable businesses to fill their labor needs. they will translate into higher productivity and economic growth. While giving to business the human capital it requires to expand.