We have a dearth of American, native-born American students pursuing science at the highest levels.

I think I am a signatory on the letter with the 50 colleagues on this matter. So obviously I am sympathetic.

the President's budget calls for an increase in NASA, I think, shows that they have a prioritization in terms of the work of NASA.

We have crossed a major river with the majority of the patents being sought in America are not being sought by domestic individuals.

We are concerned with the Administration's proposal for out-year funding for NASA's ARMD aeronautics...

Investments made to NASA, NOAA, STEM education are investments made to our nation here on earth.

an ounce of prevention is far preferable than a pound of cure.

We ask your Committee to continue to support, encourage, where possible increase the funding for various STEM education initiatives...

Representative Suzanne Kosmas of Florida is drafting a bill called Space to Schools...

It is imperative that RISS' funding for 2011 at a minimum be restored to 2010 levels of $45 million.

Well, let me thank you for your testimony.