Well, Mr. Secretary, we know we've got a lot of followup to do.

Well, let me, right then go to one of my favorite topics, which is NOAA.

I believe if we all focus on where we want America to be in space, and how we protect Americans who we ask to do things we will be able to find solutions to how we work through these complex challenges.

When she said it, actually, I thought, 'Oh, my gosh, she is so right.'

So if, in fact, you say to these bold, innovative companies on which we are now betting the future of our astronauts going to the space station or in a low orbit there is going to be a safety standard, but we won't have it complete until…

I have many questions. Actually, I have 13 pages of questions.

Mr. Secretary, I want to come back to NOAA. The reason is that, if you look at your appropriations request, it's $8.9 billion for the entire Commerce Department...

We think the FBI has the right stuff. We want to make sure that we have given you the right resources.

The FBI has an incredible job, and we are really proud.

I believe we need to use all the tools of the new way of communicating, particularly the social networking.

Thank you very much, Administrator Bolden.

I need good answers, and so does Senator Bennett, but----

But what is your plan for the contractors who will be forced to terminate your work if this proposal is accepted?

The greater the rate of return, the less this--enumerators--will be needed.

Money is too scarce, the missions are too important for it to go into something where we don't have anything to show for it.

So that hiring has to be completed, and all appropriate background checks, by May 1.

My No. 1 concern, while we have to always look at the budget, is the safety of the astronauts.

Spending excesses will not be tolerated.