Michael Waltz actually said...

"promoting the progress of science, to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare, and to secure the national defense."

"I would argue that we will not beat China by copying its strategy."

"I am proud to cosponsor with Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, Ranking Member Lucas, Ranking Member Mike Waltz, and several other of my Committee colleagues the NSF for the Future Act."

"I look forward to working with both Chairwomen Johnson and Stevens, Ranking Member Lucas, to move the NSF for the Future Act."