It's just so urgent that expedite this research and development, and then expedite the cleanup of these communities.

New Mexico stands ready to manufacture, to assemble, and to test those semiconductors.

New Mexico is particularly well poised to help lead the charge here, and help to ensure American leadership in microelectronics.

One of the things that we've been working on in this Committee... is to create a nonprofit foundation that will help to align the R&D that happens at our National Labs with the private sector.

In my community, and across New Mexico, we are so privileged to have the ability to step into our backyards, and look up at the night sky...

The DOE contract in question today raises serious concerns.

I believe that they should work solely within and on nuclear energy for nondefense purposes.

This hearing is all about good government and ensuring appropriate oversight over Federal agencies, their procurement practices, and ensuring that the taxpayers' dollars are being spent appropriately.

el agua es la vida, and it is part and parcel of our cultures and ways of life, our economy, and the future of our state.

As I often say, New Mexico's top exports are green chile and our water experts, of which we have many here today.

the National Weather Service plays such a pivotal role not just in weather forecasting, but increasingly in climate forecasting.