If we are going to succeed in the new launch vehicle, we have to have a design based on as much of the technology that has already been developed and tested as possible.
Kay Hutchison
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Kay Bailey Hutchison is a former U.S. Senator from Texas, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to represent Texas in the Senate. During her tenure, Hutchison was known for her work on issues such as space exploration, military funding, and education. She played a significant role in advocating for NASA and was a strong supporter of human spaceflight initiatives. Hutchison also served as the chair of the Senate Republican Conference and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout her career.
I wish to thank the Senator from Nebraska for offering this amendment. Obviously, it has been offered before, but every time I go home it renews my energy to try to stop this from taking effect. Small businesspeople are approaching me and…
It just seems like, with all that's happening, we ought to be proactive in studying it and keeping data.
We need to make sure that our science is sound in the predictions and also the effects of this enterprise in our waters.
I want to hear from her, and I also want to hear from our Subcommittee Chairman, Mr. Frank Lautenberg.
NOAA's Administrator, Dr. Jane Lubchenco, has dedicated herself to advancing research, science, innovation and technology at NOAA.
I like the Coast Guard. It is underfunded and, like many agencies in government, not treated properly.





