Donna Edwards actually said...

We need to protect these R&D investments. Our assets, our quality of life and our economic strength as a Nation depend on the research.

what the impacts are on our critical national infrastructure that is related to national security.

Because solar events such as these can have marked impacts on ground- and space-based technological systems and services.

I appreciate your holding this hearing today to examine the recommendations for the Nation's solar and space physics research program.