Well, first of all, that's very encouraging. And we know you took the GAO flashing yellow lights very seriously.
And I think we all share it.
And I think every member here is concerned about jobs today.
If we don't spend the money now, when will we spend it, and will it ultimately cost us more?
They said they needed $500 million each year, in 2011 and 2012.
We, on a bipartisan basis, cannot sustain technology with repeated cost overruns.
Now, we have, in other hearings, been talking about asking administrators about the consequences of the continuing resolution.
I think the entire subcommittee, and really the entire Senate, really wishes them, through you, Godspeed.
I'm all for that. Everyone at this table is for a more frugal Government. But, what I don't want to be is--I'm ready to be frugal, but I don...
We want to join with the President in his national goal of out-building and out-innovating and out-educating.
Rather than going into that today, here is what I suggest: At midnight today, the Senate Appropriations Committee will present its bill.
Every time NASA lifts off, it takes the American economy with us, because it is about innovation and it is about jobs.
We are not going to get those individuals.
this is an American issue. So, you're not fighting this by yourself. You can count on me as a full partner on this.
I will work tirelessly to implement a balanced space program.
I am very deeply concerned about the consequences of the continuing resolution on the safety and functioning of the United States of America...
I urge you to support these priorities.
We need additional funds beyond that which we have in order to do the work of keeping prisoners and keeping them off the streets.
