I can speak for all of the Committee and Congress in general that we are very, very concerned and certainly we have got to figure out that is not tolerate it, period.

I think that the Inspector General report is disturbing, very disturbing in the sense that in regard to the safety and security of women in some of these facilities.

I share Senator Hutchison's concern that the Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for NASA... could undermine... the very careful balance established in the 2010 NASA Authorization Act.

It is easy to tell that this certainly is a passion, and we really do appreciate that. We need a lot more of that.

I continue to believe that the nation needs both a robust heavy-lift and crew exploration vehicle development to enable us to go beyond low earth orbit...

Mr. President, as February came to a close, it left behind an unfortunate new record, $3.73 per gallon, the national average, for unleaded gasoline, the highest ever recorded during this month. Prior to this morning's drop of three-tenths…

We must prioritize our nation's precious and limited R&D dollars in a way that gives Americans what they deserve.

Advances in science and engineering are essential to ensuring America's economic growth and global competitiveness.

It's our responsibility as policymakers and keepers of the American purse to ensure that we are spending America's hard-earned dollars efficiently and prudently.

To encourage entrepreneurial ventures in the scientific and technology community, we must begin bridging the gap in applied research.

the EPSCoR program allows research institutions in my State and other smaller States to have a fair chance.