Political Quotes

“Mr. President, my key topic this morning is to speak about the tremendous value that NOAA--the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--provides the American people. Over the past few weeks, we have heard alarming reports that the Trump administration wants to make good on its Project 2025 promise to ``break up and downsize'' and privatize portions of NOAA, including the National Weather Service. Destroying NOAA in this way would be an enormous blunder that would hurt our economy, hamper innovation, and increase the risks to American lives and property. The fact is that NOAA accounts for just one-tenth of 1 percent of the Federal budget. Yet it is delivering information and research that are absolutely vital to our economic prosperity. The reports we see on the local news, on the Weather Channel, and all our smart phones are built on forecasts and information generated by the National Weather Service and its array of scientists, satellites, and equipment. NOAA's tornado and hurricane warning systems provide local emergency managers critical information to prepare and respond to storms, often up to a week in advance. NOAA's aviation forecasts help ensure planes can take off and land at their destinations safely. NOAA's seasonal forecasts help farmers plant and grow our food. On the seas, NOAA's nautical charting and mapping services are used by everyone, from recreational boaters to international shipping companies.…”