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Lamar Smith

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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.

Dec 5, 2017

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate both your comments and the Ranking Member's comments, particularly when you all pointed out that this is a fascinating subject for the American people.

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Dec 5, 2017

We cannot allow unbudgeted cost to occur on WFIRST the same way it did on James Webb.

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Dec 5, 2017

We need to prioritize our investments in space exploration to maintain our leadership in this critical area.

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Nov 15, 2017

Mr. Speaker, the Pew Research Center recently studied how the media covered the first 60 days of each recent administration. Not surprisingly, 62 percent of the media coverage of President Trump was negative, compared to 20 percent for…

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Nov 14, 2017

Mr. Speaker, a recent Washington Post University of Maryland poll asked Americans whom they blame for causing dysfunction in the U.S. political system. It is no surprise that 88 percent of respondents said the news media caused some or a…

Congressional Record · 2017-11-14
Nov 13, 2017

Nothing could be more important to our justice system, and nothing could be more important to protecting the lives of Americans.

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Nov 13, 2017

The risk to U.S. security that Kaspersky Lab, a Russian company, has created is undeniable and the harm, incalculable.

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Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I have a message for the liberal so- called mainstream media. You are essential to democracy. You have an almost sacred responsibility to inform the American people, but they don't believe you anymore. Your coverage of the…

Congressional Record · 2017-11-09
Nov 8, 2017

For the last eight years, Congress has defended the Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle from attempts at cancellation and proposed budget cuts.

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Nov 8, 2017

Congress has supported NASA's Exploration Systems program for years. We have showed this support in law and with funding, from one Administration to the next.

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Nov 8, 2017

It is very disappointing to hear about delays caused by poor execution when the U.S. taxpayer has invested so much in these programs.

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