Brian Babin: “The National Academy of Sciences decadal surveys are an important part of our Nation's space science program.”

I thank the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Moore) for this Special Order, and what a special time it is. As the son of a World War II vet myself who was in the Pacific, and as a former Army enlisted troop and former Army Air Force officer…

The nation that leads in space earns tremendous scientific knowledge, reaps the rewards of technological advancements, and sets the rules of the road for future exploration.

I sincerely thank my very good friend (Mrs. Miller of Illinois), a very strong lady of faith, for this Special Order. We really appreciate this. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to recognize and to celebrate what we call Faith Month, a time when…

I have no further requests for time, and I am prepared to close. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.