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“Our first priority must be to clean up the environmental damage caused by this spill and to make whole again those whose livelihoods and property have been harmed. America's beaches and wetlands must be restored to protect our sensitive environment and those who live and work on the Gulf Coast. I support a full investigation to prevent future disasters and so that we may hold those who are responsible fully accountable.

Video of McCaul’s exchange is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omCmysD6ed4.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama’s plan to eliminate NASA’s Constellation program would jeopardize America’s national security and send a message to the world that the United States no longer cares about being the dominant force on the world stage. That assessment came from retired astronaut Gene Cernan in response to Congressman McCaul’s concerns about the proposed cuts.