Brian Babin actually said...

"Additional regulations at this point would stifle innovation; export technology, talent, and tax dollars overseas; and undermine American leadership in space."

"The industry has not advanced as fast as it was assumed when this learning period was implemented, which has led to additional extensions to gather this necessary data."

"The Department of Transportation plays a very important role in enabling American leadership and innovative industries like the commercial space launch industry."

"I want to say thank you, to begin with, Chairman Larsen and Ranking Member Graves, for letting me join your hearing today."