Lamar Smith actually said...

Twenty-five years ago, many Members of Congress did not want to fund the search for gravitational waves.

Smith reflects on past Congressional skepticism about funding gravitational wave research.

02/23/2016

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Scientific prizes have long played a role in advancing technology. They encourage creative thinking, spur innovation, and expand our economy...

I think there is much progress we can make in giving out these prizes.

A top priority of the Science Committee is to encourage such innovation and technological advancements.

It is a mission without a realistic budget, without a destination and without a certain launch date.