John Boozman
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John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and optometrist currently serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Boozman has focused on various issues including agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for policies that support the agricultural community, often emphasizing the importance of collaboration between government and local farmers.
I think the relationship that you and--Mr. Chairman--the Ranking Member, Senator Rockefeller, have had in regard with this issue is a great example of that.
I think Flexible Path is clearly kicking that can down the road because it is not clear how we are going to pay for the development of those much more expensive systems.
I think we have to look for objectives that are new and interesting, that maximize these other benefits, including scientific knowledge.
I wish the entire crew of the Shuttle and those already aboard the Space Station success in carrying out this very important mission.
If the Nation decides that returning to the surface of the Moon is an important objective, ... the point of the Flexible Path is to get the necessary infrastructure in place.
We are committed in a very bipartisan way to help you in any way that we can.
I appreciate your leadership and the Ranking Member's in having the hearing. This is really very important.
I am grateful that the Ranking Member of the full Committee, Senator Hutchison, is with us today.
I think it is important for us to get that heavy lift capability just as quickly as we can.





