I enthusiastically support the mission of these programs, but what I am concerned about is the metrics by which we are assessing the success of these programs.

This challenging budget situation has led us to a position where difficult financial decisions need to be made.

We must also have a qualified workforce and experienced businesses that can operate without discrimination or retaliation for simply following Federal government contract directives of building a secure system, including a wall, along our…

I am proud to see that under your direction, the Department of Justice has taken a strong stance to uphold and protect the laws of this nation.

I thank you for your answers on this incredibly bright future that we have of sending missions and humans again further--to further depths of deep space and in showing NASA's commitment to deep space exploration.

And I think you would agree that the money that has been appropriated above the President's request levels for SLS and Orion and the exploration ground systems, that it is helpful in the program's efforts to stay on schedule and maintain a…

Well, these are certainly exciting times. And it is a true privilege as a member of Congress to be a part of this subcommittee to be a part of these historic things that are happening in our space programs.

We are very proud of their capability.

We appreciate that. And, again, look forward to continuing that conversation.

We continue to also be concerned about retention of Army aviators, and also want to make sure that the budget is a reflection of what needs to be done at Rucker to keep up with a student load that will then help with whatever missions we…

Thank you so much for your service to our country and for being here today.