I didn't have any other questions. I just have some observations.

I really want to thank you again, you and Senator Mikulski, for the leadership you have displayed with this subcommittee.

My question, could you assure the subcommittee that the funding level for SLS will be consistent...

Should we or the Russians choose to pull out, the International Space Station as we know it no longer exists.

Since retiring the space shuttle, we have relied solely from the Russians to get our astronauts to and from the International Space Station.

What will take you out of low-Earth orbit? SLS?

Neither of these approaches, in my view, is acceptable.

Do you like where they are at this point in time?

NASA serves as an inspiration to many across the globe.

I want to thank you. You weren't here when I thanked you the first time, but I am going to thank you again for all you have done in leading this subcommittee and providing appropriations for NASA.

The budget request maintains a resource level that underfunds SLS and inserts unnecessary budgetary and schedule risks into the future of human exploration.

I wish we could find more money for all of our programs. We are in tough budget times, as you well know.