Donna Edwards actually said...

While the study of the night sky has practical benefits to society, its real value is far less tangible but not less important.

It's our job to ensure that scientists have the tools they need to address them.

Thank you very much. Good morning, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate that you're holding this hearing this morning on astronomy, astrophysics, and ...

Investing in science, even when there is no foreseeable concrete benefit to society, does indeed pay off.