Thank you, robert. The governor abbot, senator cruz, crass grn am and care chairman smith, to our great acting administrator, distinguished guests, to all the nasa team and here at Johnson Space center, i cant tell you how privileged and honored i feel today to be able to congratulate the newest class of american heroes, the 2017 class of americas astronauts. [ applause ] these are 12 men and women whose personal excellence and personal courage will carry our nation to even Greater Heights and discovery and who i know will inspire our children and grandchildren every bit as much as our forebearers of have done in this program. And its my honor to announce the 45th president of the United States, President Donald Trump. [ applause ] your president is proud of you, and so am i. And President Donald Trump is firmly committed to nasas noble mission, leading america in space. [ applause ] earlier this year after the signing of the first nasa authorization act in seven years, the president r
Test. And the white houses 2018 budget request. He was also asked about north Koreas Nuclear program at this House Armed Services subcommittee hearing chaired by congressman mike rogers. Good afternoon. I want to welcome everybody to the hearing today. Fiscal year 2018 Missile Defense programs and activities. We have an esteemed group of witnesses with us today. Mr. Todd harvey, acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy plans and capabilities. Vice admiral james syring, commander James Dickinson for integrated Missile Defense and Commander Army Strategic Forces command. And mr. Barry pike who has the best accent on the panel. And before i get started, i want to take the chairmans prerogative for a minute. For almost 37 years vice admiral syring has served his country in uniform. Many are familiar with him as director of Missile Defense agency which he has led since november of 2012. I remember the problems with the prior leadership of mda and the devastating impact in 2012. Th
Test. And the white houses 2018 budget request. He was also asked about north Koreas Nuclear program at this House Armed Services subcommittee hearing chaired by congressman mike rogers. Good afternoon. I want to welcome everybody to the hearing today. Fiscal year 2018 Missile Defense programs and activities. We have an esteemed group of witnesses with us today. Mr. Todd harvey, acting assistant secretary of defense for strategy plans and capabilities. Vice admiral james syring, commander James Dickinson for integrated Missile Defense and Commander Army Strategic Forces command. And mr. Barry pike who has the best accent on the panel. And before i get started, i want to take the chairmans prerogative for a minute. For almost 37 years vice admiral syring has served his country in uniform. Many are familiar with him as director of Missile Defense agency which he has led since november of 2012. I remember the problems with the prior leadership of mda and the devastating impact in 2012. Th