Donna Edwards

But just as I close, is there a reason that there has not been a new study approved by resolution since 2010? That is a long time.

I actually do not have a question about the projects that are identified.

It took a lot of work for all of us to come together as Republicans and Democrats to embrace that roadmap.

I want the American people to share the collective excitement in this room and to embrace the desire to send human explorers farther into space than ever before.

I think it's really important, and when I look at the young people out here, not only is it my passion but it really is your future.

I agree with the Chairman that going to space is not about Republicans and Democrats...

The collection of Earth observations data has been enabled by sustained Federal investments-investments that I hope we will continue to sustain even in the midst of budgetary constraints.

It makes sense to continuously look for new ways in which we can improve our ability to carry out Earth observations.

I'm curious--OSTP's national plans for civil observation includes an action entitled Explore Commercial Solutions...

Earth observations support a myriad of applications to meet critical national needs.

So it makes sense to continuously look for new ways in which we can improve our ability to carry out Earth observations and maximize our Earth Science investments.

Those investments have enabled the development of a robust, value-added industry dedicated to turning Earth observations data into usable information.

I want to start by thanking the Chairmen Babin and Bridenstine for calling this hearing on 'Exploring Commercial Opportunities to Maximize Earth Science Investments.'

Mars is the goal that we established in our bipartisan House-passed NASA Authorization Act of 2015.

Mars is a goal worthy of this great nation and I look forward to working with you, Mr. Chairman, to enable NASA's continued progress toward that goal.

Mars is a goal that's worthy of this great nation, and I look forward to working with you, Mr. Chairman, to enable NASA's continued progress toward that goal.

Climate change threatens human health and well-being in many ways.

Overall, the initiative has achieved a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2005 levels while the regional economy has grown eight percent.

I am gratified that the EPA has introduced this rule and is preparing to finalize it because I think it's going to be a great economic benefit for our state, for this Nation, and frankly, for our future.

The efforts of Maryland and other states that have been involved in the Regional Greenhouse Gas initiative are proof that environmental protection and robust economic development can and should go hand and hand.

I feel like highly undereducated here today, and I hope that the young people who are watching and listening...

I believe we live in rather extraordinary times.

I think that we have the potential to inspire a new generation.

there was a recent news report that said the New Horizons--the New Horizons mission, there were--25 percent of the team that worked on New Horizons were women, and I think that that is something that we need to really celebrate.

And I would like us as Members of Congress to step aside, make sure that we provide you the resources that you need, and expect that we may not know the value of that for 50 years in the running. And I am indeed okay with that.