12/05/2011
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"if we are to meet the aggressive timelines necessary to replace the RD-180 by the end of the decade, we will need the support of our Nation's best and brightest."
"I am fully supportive of the funding request; however, I am concerned that the explanation is signaling a piecemeal approach that will never result in an engine replacement and keeps us reliant on Rus..."
"That is not acceptable."
"I just wish we could go faster and make a decision."