Eddie Bernice Johnson

As I have said on numerous occasions, NASA is a critical engine of discovery, science, innovation and inspiration.

However, there are ample documents illustrating just how transparent EPA's process has been.

I want to thank you, Chairwoman Comstock, for holding this important hearing.

I worry deeply about the impact of that and declining budgets across our science and technology enterprise.

Advances in networking and information technology are a key driver of our economy, our national security, and our well-being.

I look forward to hearing your testimony about the changes you've implemented in the last year.

your thoughts on what this Committee can do in a reauthorization bill to support your efforts

Thank you Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to welcome Under Secretary Brothers back to the Committee.

A strong economy and a healthy environment are not mutually exclusive. We can have both.

The Clean Air Act requires that the ozone standard be based on science alone.

Reducing ozone levels from 75 parts per billion to 70 parts per billion will have positive human health and economic impacts throughout the country.

I have made no secret of my willingness to invest more in NASA.

If we are going to ask NASA and its contractors to carry out the extremely challenging job of getting America to Mars, this Congress is going to have do its job as well.

I appreciate that you are holding this hearing. I want to thank all of our witnesses for being here today.

I fully support funding more research in language-based learning disabilities, including dyslexia.

I do support the goals and intentions of the legislation.

Although dyslexia is a lifelong condition, if someone gets proper diagnosis and instructions, they can succeed in school and go on to have successful careers.

Thirty years from now, elementary school children will be leading the scientific exploration of the solar system and beyond.

I hope we don't neglect nurturing the intelligent life we have right here in our country.

Cutting emissions from power plants is the key to any solution.

Stricter pollution limits have invariably led to innovation and the creation of new technologies that end up creating jobs while protecting our environment.

We cannot afford to wait, but must act now if we are to stand a chance of lessening the impacts of climate change.

So you're challenging the goal of EPA? Their goal is health and safety of the people that inhabit this planet.

The Clean Power Plan sends a strong and much needed signal to the rest of the world about the seriousness of the United States in addressing climate change.

As the largest source of carbon pollution, cutting emissions from power plants is the key to any solution.