Lamar Smith actually said...

The notion of true American energy independence, long dismissed as unrealistic, is now attainable, perhaps even by the end of this decade.

To me, there is no better way for our astronauts to learn how to live and work on another planet than to use the Moon as a training ground.

As our space program prepares for the next step to Mars, Congress must ensure that there is a strategic plan in place.

If NASA had sought the advisory group's advice, they would have heard it was 'entertaining, but not a serious proposal.'