Zoe Lofgren: “The gist of the question here is the potential of abuse of the President's power to benefit himself in the next…”

It unfortunately is no surprise a president who has attacked NSF from day one would seek to destroy the board that helps guide the foundation.

I have no additional requests for time. I would just like to once again thank Congresswoman Houlahan, Dr. Baird, and I also thank the chairman. We have had a great run here in the Science Committee this evening with these terrific bills…

Now they have reached NOAA where they're wreaking havoc on the scientific and regulatory systems that protect American families' safety and jobs.

My fear is that the chaos the new administration is sowing will be enough to leave our science and technology enterprise in ruins, with Chinese Communist leaders in Beijing popping champagne corks.