Brian Babin actually said...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And, Dr. Wright, when the general public focuses on SETI we live in a time where it wants immediate gratification, ...

If you're past that point, then there's no indication that we're here to the rest of the universe. Fair statement?

There is also a great benefit that we receive from providing this care.

As a Nation, we have obligations to those we put in harm's way.