Eddie Bernice Johnson: “We are living in a wonderful time of scientific exploration, and I look forward to hearing more about NASA's planetary…”

We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.

Last month, I introduced and withdrew an amendment, at the request of Chairman Lucas, that incapsulates my legitimate concerns on the disparate impacts AI technologies have on people that look like me.

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