Lamar Smith actually said...

We need to make this agency less political, more professional, and give them the ability to see far into the future.

Smith emphasizes the need for NASA to operate with stability and professionalism.

02/24/2016

More Lamar Smith Quotes

when the Federal Government targets individuals or organizations because of their political beliefs that that is a threat to our democracy

Space exploration is an investment in our nation's future--often the distant future.

The discovery of Earth-like planets will open up new opportunities for American astronomers and explorers.

Imagine how the discovery of life outside our solar system would alter our priorities for space exploration.