I really appreciate it.

When the committee receives a covert action finding or a MoN, we need to be confident that the Agency is not exceeding its approved authority.

This committee has a responsibility to stand up for science, to stand with researchers and innovators who keep America at the cutting edge of science and technology.

I think Senator Nelson talked about that. This is exactly the kind of low-cost, high-impact success story I envisioned when fighting to authorize the Flight Opportunities Program in the 2009 NASA bill.

Last Saturday was Earth Day, and the first March for Science took place across the country--I was in Santa Fe at one of the 600 marches across the globe--to highlight the importance of scientific research at a time when many scientists…

Investing in space technology is investing in our future.

I just want to speak very briefly to Dr. Kane's comment about New Mexico.

What our business leaders lack is certainty.

I welcome the opportunity to correct the record on that point.

The United States has long been the global leader in opportunity and innovation.

Do you think that it would be misguided to prioritize tax cuts over things like job training and early childhood education?

Congress must take concrete action that focuses our limited resources on investing in working families.

Too many people here in Washington D.C. think that if the stock market is on the rise, the economy is doing just fine.

I believe New Mexico could be one of the most hardest hit by a trade war.

One thing I feel quite strongly about is that any updated NAFTA agreement should be submitted to Congress for approval.

Many folks are on edge wondering how disruptive any negotiation process or resulting agreement will be.

Thank you for your consideration and support of the NEA in the fiscal year 2018 budget.

I thank you for your support and recognition of the valuable contributions of cultural institutions to every community across the nation.