I, for one, believe we need to get beyond sequestration, especially as it relates to our defense forces.

I think we need to move to a day where we have a different kind of space-based architecture...

It has become increasingly difficult to remain optimistic about the future of U.S. weather forecasting, which currently lags behind the UK, Europe, and Canada in terms of accuracy.

Unfortunately, years of trouble and mismanagement in the polar satellite program mean that we will have a gap in coverage within the next decade.

So 5,000 radio occultations per day?

I am proud to be working the Chairman on bipartisan legislation, the Weather Forecasting Improvement Act.

I support JPSS, I support GOES. I come from Oklahoma. We have thunderstorms and tornados...

Okay. I want to talk about some of the mitigation efforts.

Given the criticality of JPSS and GOES to our forecasts, it is imperative we ensure these programs receive the adequate support and oversight to avoid further delays and costs overruns.

And how many radio occultations per day would we get from a COSMIC-2 program?

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses today and yield back the balance of my time.

And correct me if I am wrong, but the COSMIC-2 program, which is a joint program between the United States and Taiwan, is fully funded for the first six satellites of the COSMIC-2 program.

I want to be really clear about that.

Congress must still act to pass comprehensive cybersecurity legislation.

Madam Clerk, I present for the election of the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress the name of Judge Louie Gohmert, a Representative-elect from the great State of Texas. Madam Clerk, Judge Gohmert…

I do agree with you and your comments are certainly well recognized on both sides of the aisle.

Gene Cernan was the last man to walk on the moon... I think that is a tragedy.

The current program to develop launch vehicles for spacecraft for flight beyond LEO cannot provide the flight frequency required to maintain competence and safety.

the number one threat to America maintaining its leadership in space is also going to be our national debt

In Oklahoma we have a 20 percent lower cost of electricity than the national average.

Does China do what is in our interest or do they do what is in their interest?

We are not North Texas. Texas is Baja, Oklahoma. Let's be clear.

Your proposed rule regarding oil by rail proceeded to ignore those findings...

I am out of time. I just want to say it is true that what is happening in the Bakken is good for our country.

Are you going to take it seriously?