"Let's say NASA is thinking about something like the Moon buggy or a research vehicle. They can now in this new world of space travel say okay, let's do some competitive bidding."
"I think this is an incredibly important time for both lunar exploration but also for deep space exploration."
"However, let's also not forget that the Moon remains an important scientific research center and the importance of finding that public-private nexus."
"It also does emphasize the important work of this Subcommittee as well as the Full Committee in better understanding Earth sciences, better understanding weather changes, and making sure that we do ha..."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And actually before I begin, I want to express my full support and sympathies to both you, your constituents in your district, and the employees at the NASA Johnson Space Cent..."
"And, you know, that exploration, as the Chairman touched on, you know, if in fact we confirm the presence of lunar ice there, can have huge impact."
"I think this is a very timely hearing, obviously, as we think about the U.S. role in the world the important mission of USAID and the emerging importance and dynamism of South Asia."
"This is an incredibly important time for the United States... to continue to stay engaged and involved."
"So if I think about when I was a kid, probably six or seven years ago, and thinking about what I thought was the coolest Apollo mission when they sent up the lunar rover, the Moon buggy, and you think..."
"This budget does not reflect that commitment."
"But, again, that is our job, right?"