Lamar Smith: “It appears that their claims are nothing more than political rhetoric.”

I have further speakers, but I will yield to the ranking member if she has any speakers. I reserve the balance of my time.

With the Speaker's allowance and permission, we have another speaker on his way to the House floor who we expect to be here in another 30 seconds, so if I could talk slowly and go on for another 30 seconds, I think the gentleman from Texas…

If space exploration is going to continue to earn the public's support, then contractors will have to deliver on time and on budget.

With clear Congressional direction, strong White House leadership, and NASA's tremendous expertise, we have all the resources available to make significant progress in human space exploration.