The Chinese space program is owned lock, stock and barrel, controlled by the People's Liberation Army.

And for us to be able to help make sure this continues, that we continue to expand the width of our ability to perceive and detect gravitational waves.

I put statutory language in last year's bill and this one that says literally no agency can change any program, policy, you cannot change funding levels for any program or policy based on the President's budget.

it is illegal for NASA not to fly, is the Europa mission, because it is so important that we find out whether or not we are alone in the universe

One of the most gratifying things we get to do, is to help you seek out new life and discover these incredible new worlds.

It is extraordinarily important to protecting the nation's space program and our technology from penetration by foreign agents.

the goal of this mission is to achieve the scientific objectives of the Decadal Survey, which as you have just confirmed for the record has to include a lander if we are going to answer that essential and most exciting question of all, is…

I hope as part of my legacy that I will, working with Mr. Fattah, find a way to make sure that NASA's budget request comes directly to us.

That is my North Star, is to make sure that we are following the recommendations of the best minds in the scientific community.

Because cyber is so important, and it is of keen interest not just to NOAA but obviously throughout the federal government.

I deeply appreciate your service to the country.