You and I in this committee have a different approach to what is happening to the earth's climate.

It is the research and development that allows this country to move forward.

I would say that there is a significant difference of opinion about that.

this design is giving, along with the improvement in the engines, a 25-percent greater efficiency.

First of all, understand that among young people, which we actively recruit in our intern program, the excitement about space--I often say, 'space is the place,' but that is not some light statement.

We are going to have a 3D compendium of everything that is happening to the earth.

this research is absolutely critical for us exploring the heavens.

We are seeing in front of our eyes the change of air transport and mobility as a result of drones.

that would mean 25 percent less fuel, which is a good thing for the airlines, but might also be a good thing in the overall energy policy of the country.

I think what you have said, a 5-year authorization bill, would be very, very well received in the aerospace community.

Our seed corn is research and development. We do not want to ever give that up, and that is the mission of NASA.

The X-59, which is this extraordinarily super designed needle-nosed aircraft is going to fly at the end of this year.