Eddie Bernice Johnson actually said...

Science advisory committees are crucial to ensuring the best science informs all aspects of decisionmaking at the Environmental Protection A...

It is fitting that we hold this hearing. Our Committee was established in direct response to the challenge of Sputnik.

I want to thank each of our distinguished witnesses for their participation, and I look forward to your testimony.

The hearing will come to order. And without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recess at any time.