Eddie Bernice Johnson actually said...

Orbital debris, or space junk, as it is sometimes called, is not science fiction. It is a reality.

Thank you very much. I want to welcome our witnesses to this morning's hearings, and I look forward to your testimony.

I believe that their inclusion is a useful start to addressing this complex set of issues.

I would caution against legislating further in this area until we have a better understanding of the issues involved.