I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak until such time as my remarks are concluded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

What impressed me most about Jim was not only his drive and passion for all things space...

I support the President's agenda to pursue trade policies to create American jobs and to promote U.S. businesses.

the House and the Senate are moving forward on a final draft of our tax reform bill, and I am excited about the progress we are making. We have one goal in mind with tax reform. It is to provide real relief to ordinary Americans--to the…

I can think of no better person to guide NASA on that journey than Jim Bridenstine.

some of those changes were also asked back in 2012, and they were not effectuated.

If the question is what has changed since 2015, what we have seen changed is a new Administration, what we have since changed is a new agenda by this Administration to see to it that the economy actually grows and that businesses are given…

We are grateful that you are willing to serve, grateful for the service that each of you have given in the past, and look forward to your service in the future.

I write to you to express our support for Jim Bridenstine's nomination as NASA Administrator.

We hope to move each of these nominees quickly.

I am writing to express my enthusiastic and unequivocal support for the nomination of Representative Jim Bridenstine to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as its next Administrator.

His American Space Renaissance Act introduced innovative and thoughtful ideas to help evolve policies in the rapidly changing civil space landscape.

today I wish to recognize the courage and bravery of a fallen soldier, SGT Philip J. Iyotte of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. After 66 long years of waiting, Sergeant Iyotte's remains are finally being laid to rest this week in his hometown of…

This will require a steady hand at the helm--one bold enough to set a visionary and forward-looking direction.

I believe the Nation would be exceptionally well served with Mr. Bridenstine as NASA Administrator.

I don't need to tell anyone that middle- class Americans have had a rough time in recent years. Stagnant wages and a lack of opportunities have left many American families stretched thin. Sending the kids to college, a secure retirement…

I believe we're at a critical moment in the development of satellite capability, and I'm excited to hear from our panel of distinguished witnesses today.

Jim Bridenstine needs to be rapidly confirmed by the Senate. The sooner he gets on the job, the better for America's future in space.