It is sad and I would just hope that we would look to do what is for the greater good of the American people.

I would even want the territories to be included in the final count.

It is important that Congress stay the course, support existing law, and provide required funding so that America can once again achieve greatness in space exploration.

What other budget reductions--if your budget request is enacted----

I believe that the Federal Government should maintain ownership of this facility, even if it is administered and run by an educational institution or a private party.

It is just an outstanding facility that has made amazing discoveries, including Nobel Prize-winning discoveries.

You know, we tend not to always be on time.

gridlock is a result of democracy.

I support $500 million for the Violence Against Women Act.

I support $300 million for community oriented policing.

I support $450 million for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.

I support $255 million for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.

I support $75 million for the National Instant Background Check.

I support $35 million for the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Undergraduate Program at the National Science Foundation because we need to diversify science and make sure everyone has an opportunity.

I believe that we should do everything in our power to confront and address the suffering caused by racial terror and violence.

I have served in Congress for almost 25 years, and I have participated in hundreds of hearings, but I have rarely been confronted with overseeing policy choices so dreadful and grave that they fundamentally undermine our standing as a…

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. And thank you to our three witnesses here today. I know it has been a long day, so I appreciate you all coming.

If parachutes had a one in five error rating, I don't think a lot of people would go skydiving.