Richard Shelby actually said...

I believe that with some direction and some accountability, NASA's endeavors can be successful and inspire future generations.

This sounds like a great arrangement for the companies but I don't believe it is a great arrangement for the taxpayer.

We just know that this is a deviation from the regular government contracts. We want to make sure that NASA spends our money wisely.

That's a large swing in the cost model that raises questions, I think, whether the difference is attributed to cost savings or is it a lack ...