I personally want to thank the Chairman and Ranking Member of this committee for getting into this, and I intend to help them every step of the way.

I want to personally thank you for the work that you do. You do a terrific job, and I recognize it.

I question whether it would make sense to prohibit American launch providers from purchasing excess ICBM motors for commercial use while allowing Russians to take all of the business in that market.

My understanding is that the market for these small payload launches is growing in the United States and it is also growing around the world.

I think we can all agree that in the coming years assured access to space is going to continue to be more and more important with each passing year.

At this point in time when the United States is trying to reduce our reliance on Russian companies for space launches...

Thank you, Chairman. I wanted to just take this opportunity to thank Chairman Bishop, Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Lowenthal, and other Members who have traveled here today.

The presumption is that I am a Republican, therefore I hate the environment and I want to destroy it. I think that is absurd.

If you want to understand why so many people distrust the Federal Government, this is a good example of it.

If there are two words that describe the process, I would say those two words are 'broken trust.'

I find that sad and improper. That is why you are on the hot seat here.

tomorrow is January 22. This is a date that has become known for two related but radically different reasons. First, it is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's infamous decision in Roe v. Wade that imposed on America the most permissive…

I have to re-emphasize the rules of the House. Everyone who is here is on a time limit.

We are going to insist they actually have hearings in Washington.

That means there has to be a transportation alternative in every one going forward.

I am dedicated to making sure that that loose language is now eliminated.

I am going to make sure that the law simply says this is what will happen.

We're here today to examine what seems to be overly restrictive draft land use plans for Washington County.