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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.

Jul 11, 2017

Mr. Speaker, a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found that a combined 68 percent of Americans said that they do not trust the media very much or not at all. The same poll also found that Americans trust President Trump more than the…

Congressional Record · 2017-07-11
Jun 28, 2017

Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me thank the gentleman from Georgia, a member of the Rules Committee, for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I strongly support the underlying bill, H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act; and I thank the…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-28
Jun 26, 2017

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

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Jun 26, 2017

In a move to support full transparency, the emails we have obtained can now be viewed by the American public who will see that the Minority's claims are baseless.

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Jun 26, 2017

The American people are smart enough to see past the Minority's highly politicized tactics.

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Jun 26, 2017

The truth has come out that EPA was pursuing a course of due diligence and ensuring that information provided in witness testimony before Congress was accurate and without factual error.

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Jun 26, 2017

Mr. Speaker, why run for Congress when a single Federal judge can write a new law without having to get any votes for it? Another Federal court recently decided that President Trump cannot set immigration policy, despite his having the…

Congressional Record · 2017-06-26
Jun 15, 2017

Mr. Speaker, we must speak truth to the powerful liberal media. The invective, spite, and venom they hurl daily at the President contributes to an environment of hatred and violence. The media's constant barrage of personal attacks can…

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Jun 14, 2017

I appreciate your holding this hearing as well as the Research and Technology Subcommittee Vice Chairman sitting next to me.

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Jun 7, 2017

The 2017 NASA Transition Authorization Act...is a clear demonstration of that.

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Jun 7, 2017

NASA's goals include extending human presence throughout the solar system.

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