Space exploration is part of the golden history of this country. It is also essential to our future.
I want to hear from her, and I also want to hear from our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Frank Lautenberg.
We need to make sure that our science is sound in the predictions and also the effects of this enterprise in our waters.
It's an honor for us to have you before us, because you're serving your country.
Not to mention the staff that leads us in the right direction.
I like the Coast Guard. It is underfunded and, like many agencies in government, not treated properly.
NOAA's Administrator, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, has dedicated herself to advancing research, science, innovation and technology at NOAA.
I trust that you will be up for the challenge.
I introduced legislation, years ago, just for NOAA.
It is.
It just seems like, with all that's happening, we ought to be proactive in studying it and keeping data.