we need the Space Station up there, as a platform to do the testing.

It is truly an exciting time for our space program.

We are going to Mars, and the rockets and engines and spacecraft that are the building blocks of that mission are being assembled and tested right now!

And so this committee, which has always worked in a bipartisan manner and is committed to continuing the tradition that we work together as we advance and pass another NASA reauthorization.

This committee has always worked in a non-partisan manner, and I am pleased to be a part of continuing that tradition in this Congress as we work toward advancing and passing a NASA reauthorization.

Constancy of purpose is critical.

Last week, the Harris County Health Department sent letters to residents near the waste pits advising households not to drink their tap water, due to the possible dioxins contaminating local private wells.

But if it is being polluted by dioxin from this facility, it is actually the responsible party who is supposed to clean that up.

I know you heard from a lot of Members on their particular problems. And in our district in East Harris County, Texas, we are concerned about the San Jacinto River Waste Pits, a toxic site that was polluted with dioxin, a cancer-creating…

This site was added as a Superfund site in 2008 at both my urging and Congressman Ted Poe.

This is a crisis of major proportion, and we--time is of the essence.

I want to underline, CDC is always referred to as the Center for Disease Control, but it is a five-word title, not a three-word title.

I want you to act like Costco. Do what they do. Actually, do the opposite of what they do. Break it down. Sell it individually.

Help our communities keep themselves whole by allowing these homes to be bought by people who care.

I think I heard Mr. Capuano said if you see success, do it. And do it despite those who would criticize you.

I think that is a little bass ackwards.

I want more because the greatest study of mankind I have ever read is the Bible, and it says, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'

anything you can do to help make this MACRA less burdensome for them will be greatly appreciated.