Tommy Tuberville: “NASA recognizes that competition makes us better. That is why they asked Congress to fund a second provider for the…”

“NASA recognizes that competition makes us better. That is why they asked Congress to fund a second provider for the lunar lander. Developing additional designs was NASA's original intent--a type of built-in insurance. It helps foster greater astronaut safety, which you can appreciate, and minimize the impact of delays; in the end, protecting the American taxpayers' investment in the Artemis program. To continue advancements in American ingenuity and innovation, Congress must embrace competition, safety, and public-private partnerships. My colleague from Vermont's motion would take a sledgehammer to American ingenuity and the Artemis program. I urge my colleagues to vote against this motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington.”