As you start to ramp up, you've got to look at this incredible talented workforce that may be out of a job.

This budget carries forward the decision to retire the Shuttle fleet by the end of this year.

Well, I found some additional money that you can use, General Bolden.

I don't think we would have ever gotten there with the Constellation program set up and funded the way it was.

I believe that investing billions of dollars in technology development, as this budget proposes, without any clear vision, mission, or target date for achieving them is counterproductive.

If the Constellation program is canceled, how do we make sure that those valuable assets are integrated into the new program?

I don't think it's any different than the George Bush Administration. I think OMB is running the space program, because it designs the budget.

The shift to commercial spaceflight cannot come at the expense of astronaut safety.

It's not a question of money; it's a question of priorities.

Only a clearly defined mission and vision for our space program can provide our children with the necessary inspiration and enthusiasm to themselves reach for the stars.

I am also deeply troubled about the Administration's proposal to simply cancel the Constellation programs.

Is heavy lift a priority?

This is simply not the way a great nation should conduct its civil space program.

there have been sharp differences that we have with the Administration's budget.

I do want to acknowledge some good news in the FY 2011 Budget Request, which is that the Obama Administration agrees with the need to continue supporting the Space Station to at least 2020.

Deep down, I believe that the public has a yearning for space travel by humans, because it is our nature, as a people.

I believe that is irresponsible and unworthy of this Nation's historical leadership in space.

To knowingly commit our Space Program to this for years on end, without a truly viable solution in work, is irresponsible and fiscally dangerous, not to mention the National Security implications as well!