Astro0 linked to some home videos by Congressman John Culberson in the MER forums, where the congressman visits Steve Squyres: http://qik.com/video/86776 and http://qik.com/video/86776

The congressman was fortunate enough to also be at the JPL when Phoenix landed. See these pages for the videos:

http://qik.com/video/86710

http://qik.com/video/86776

Great find Astro0!

Is it possible to download these videos or is streaming the only option?

Thanks, this is great!

Sure is nice to see a very pro-space US Congressman.

Indeed , thanks for sharing this weblink !!!

Some interesting facts:

Download rate from Mars: 700 bits/second...
Dr Squyres predicting the death of Phoenix Lander due to the wintercold -130° Celsius

And great to see a scientifically/technically literate politician asking intelligent and informed questions. A few more like this wouldn't go amiss...