We are very grateful to Representative Mo Brooks, who has requested the GAO to determine ways in which this regulatory burden might be reduced.

Hopefully, we will be able to restore America's preeminence in both fields in our near future.

We have had three consecutive trillion-dollar deficits. We are now in our fourth year of a trillion-dollar deficit.

What assurances can you give America that this White House, this Administration won't unilaterally undermine or cancel the Space Launch System?

The fundamental basic research taking place at U.S. research universities is essential to the future prosperity of our Nation.

Collaboration between business and academia helps fuel research necessary for American innovation and helps prepare a workforce that meets the needs of industry.

But over time, creating wealth by training people how to be self-sufficient is the thing, in my humble opinion, that will eventually reduce the entitlement's burden.

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today, to working with my colleagues, to further explore I-Corps and determine its viability as a program funded by taxpayer dollars.

NSF has contributed to America's economy and competitiveness in invaluable ways.

It is the role and responsibility of Congress to work to prevent overspending, ensure that federally funded programs do not impede the work of the private sector and provide the best return on the taxpayer dollar.

I have a number of questions, including the degree to which the federal government should determine which companies succeed and which fail.