Political Quotes

“I want to thank the chairman for the time. I want to echo the words of Chairman Smith and Ranking Member Johnson of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. This is truly a bipartisan bill. The House should be proud of the work the committee has done to be inclusive of Members on both sides of the aisle. The authorization levels are responsible and consistent with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. In a time of increasing partisanship on Capitol Hill, both Republicans and Democrats came together on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to craft legislation that moves beyond congressional districts and parochial interests. This bill provides a clear mission and the resources necessary to support that mission. It also continues looking to NASA to provide a strategic roadmap. Space Subcommittee Ranking Member Donna Edwards and I worked long days to put this legislation together. While Ms. Edwards and I don't always agree, we are united in our unwavering support for NASA and space exploration during this crucial time in our Nation's history. We are committed to once more launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. I know many of our colleagues agree that American leadership in space is a matter of both national pride and national security. Yet over the last decade, the human exploration program at NASA has been plagued with instability from constantly changing requirements, budgets, and missions.…”