I think the views coming from someone who has seen the application of these laws in a contested setting could help us make sure that Congress, which is responsible for the laws, passes laws that can be enforced.

We want market-based currencies, not manipulated currencies.

I certainly support the thrust of his concern.

I yield to the Senator from Washington State and the Senator from Massachusetts. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington.

We have two more speakers, Senators from Massachusetts and Washington State. I ask unanimous consent morning business be extended for these two for approximately 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, today we, of course, are beginning the debate on the National Defense Authorization Act. Throughout the next hour, and throughout the rest of the day, you will see the women of the Senate take the floor, one, in support of…

I would like to congratulate NASA, and particularly NASA Goddard Space Flight Center near my District.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on 'Commercial Space,' and welcome to our witnesses.

I think sometimes the public gets confused as though somehow this industry would just be off and going on its own without the requisite support of technology and other kinds of development and investment that the taxpayers made.

MAVEN, and its commercial partners, serves as an important reminder that over 80 percent of NASA's entire budget is and has been paid to commercial entities.

I want to reiterate... my commitment to working with him and with the Chairman and the Ranking Member for a clean one year extension of the commercial launch indemnification provisions.

I look forward to hearing his perspectives.

Mr. President, how much time do we have under this morning business agreement? The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time in morning business has currently expired. ____________________

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