Lamar Smith actually said...

America has always been a Nation of innovators and explorers. We continue to remain on the forefront of new discoveries and technologies.

It should be a top priority to launch American astronauts on American rockets from American soil as soon as possible.

I do want to mention and applaud the steps taken by NSF to improve transparency and accountability.

Our challenge is to set funding priorities that ensure America remains first in the global marketplace of ideas and products, without misusi...