Lamar Smith

This unfortunate situation illustrates the importance of adequate Congressional oversight of federal agencies.

We must remember it is the people's money, not the government's money.

There is absolutely no excuse for this Administration to perpetuate those policies that result in American lives being lost or property damaged or injuries that have occurred.

Under this Administration, we have seen illegal border crossings go up. We have seen deportations go down.

Fifty percent? Half will commit additional crimes against innocent Americans?

America is vulnerable and there is an increasing need for technically-trained cybersecurity experts to identify and defend against cyber-attacks.

I look forward to your Chairing this Subcommittee and also to the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Lipinski, continuing to be the Ranking Member of this Subcommittee.

I also look forward to today's hearing on cyber threats, a topic that continues to grow in importance.

Protecting America's cyber-systems is critical to our economic and national security.

Drones can greatly benefit our society.

I have no other Members who wish to be heard on this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time. ____________________

I thank the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Bonamici) for her comments, and I yield back the balance of my time as well. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Holding). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Smith) that…

I have no other Members who wish to be heard on this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

We have no other individuals who wish to comment on this bill, so we are prepared to close when my friend is prepared to close as well.

However, our ability to move from R&D to market deployment has been hampered by government red tape and partisan politics.

What role will nuclear play in meeting global emissions targets that we can expect in the agreement in Paris?

Do you believe that the benefits of nuclear power should be specifically recognized in the UNFCCC agreement to be reached in Paris?

Do you know of any other energy as reliable and capable of producing the kind of megawatts necessary as nuclear energy?

But I mean the importance of recognizing it in the agreement reached in Paris?

Nuclear power is a proven source of emission-free electricity that has been generated safely in the United States for over half a century.

The U.S. has not lived up to its potential when it comes to nuclear energy.

Congress needs answers to these questions.

I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Barton), my colleague, for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, today, we honor the distinguished service of our friend and colleague, Ralph Hall of Texas. If there were a congressional hall of fame…

There is bipartisan support within Congress that NASA stay on track with the Orion crew vehicle and Space Launch System.

It is not unreasonable for Congress to expect the Administration to be straightforward about the risks and costs associated with national priority programs.