Frank Lucas actually said...

"Science and technology are central to America's national defense and economic security."

"As the Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I'm committed to working with Chairwoman Johnson and the appropriators to continue to meet this challenge."

"I look forward to hearing from our distinguished panel of witnesses about how we can work together to meet this challenge."

"These are real, tangible ways that science and technology have made our lives better."