Jane Harman: “I rise today to support both H.R. 1601 and a strong, balanced space program. Exactly 2 months ago, the House decisively…”

“I rise today to support both H.R. 1601 and a strong, balanced space program. Exactly 2 months ago, the House decisively defeated an amendment to terminate funding for the international space station. Today, we have the opportunity to pass a multi-year space station authorization bill. This legislation will provide the program with much-needed stability and will show our partners from around the globe that we are firmly committed to this truly international space station. The bill contains an amendment I offered which was adopted by voice in the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee, providing that the station is an important part of an adequately funded space program that balances human space flight with key science, aeronautics, and technology initiatives like the Mission to Planet Earth. Mr. Chairman, our country needs a strong and balanced space program. The international space station needs stability once and for all. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 1601.”