Chris Smith: “I have never shied away, and I have been here 35 years.”

The funds emanate from Russian-backed oligarchs, including Mr. Shor, who you mentioned in your opening statement.

If the U.S. also retreats due to limits on working with foreign scientists, it could jeopardize the whole future of high-energy physics.

I ask everyone to join us in a moment of silent prayer for our deceased colleague. ____________________

I congratulate Mrs. McIver, and I yield to the gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. McIver). Mrs. McIVER. Mr. Speaker, Leader Jeffries, Congressman Pallone, my great colleagues in the New Jersey delegation, I am deeply humbled and honored…