Eddie Bernice Johnson: “Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding this hearing and welcome, Dr. Holdren. It is always good to have you before our…”

Diversity fosters a wider range of ideas and approaches, leading to more innovative solutions and better problem-solving capabilities in the scientific community.

I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.

I was an enthusiastic co-sponsor of the original National Quantum Initiative Act, and I'm--I want to note that I'm very proud that Dr. Michael Raymer, who is from--a physics professor from my alma mater, University of Oregon, played a role…

So also an enthusiastic supporter of the CHIPS and Science Act, which, as you know, really is building on quantum technologies.