José E. Serrano: “the more I am convinced that we have to do something about immigration reform and put everybody out of the shadows and…”

This committee, both under Republican and Democratic leadership, has always been very friendly to NASA.

We must ensure that the contributions of Latino Americans and Asian Pacific Americans are recognized and celebrated.

Thank you, Chairperson Lofgren and Members of the Committee, for having this important conversation and challenging the Smithsonian to be more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming.

It would be extremely worthwhile for this subcommittee to follow up with a hearing to consider NASA's budget amendment to accelerate the U.S. return to the moon in 2024.