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

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

I thank the gentleman from California for his comments and also for his initiatives on the subject of energy in so many ways. Several other bills that we are considering are a result of that initiative. Mr. Speaker, I have no other…

I support the continuation of JWST to mission completion and appreciate Administrator Bridenstine's efforts to improve contractor performance.

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