Lamar Smith actually said...

I often say publicly, and I'll say again now, that I consider astronauts to be our modern heroes for many, many reasons.

Acknowledging astronauts as modern heroes and the significance of their contributions.

06/14/2016

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It really is a privilege for us to hear you all today. You are on the front lines.

The exploration of our solar system captures Americans' interests, inspires us to pursue extraordinary goals, and keeps us on the forefront ...

The American people are smart enough to see past the Minority's highly politicized tactics.

It's unfortunate that the Minority has tried to hijack committee hearings for their own politically motivated agenda.