Bill Nelson actually said...

"to eliminate the gap or significantly reduce it would have a significant negative impact on the long-term exploration program."

"Yes, what staff is pointing out, it would be the best of all worlds."

"we believe that is true. We, of course, assume good management of that additional money."

"So that would still get you out on things like asteroids or one of the Martian moons utilizing an EELV?"