Bill Nelson: “As your committee discussed these intangible benefits, no doubt you noted also some of the tangible benefits.”

I would say that there is a significant difference of opinion about that.

Today we find ourselves in yet another space race, this time with China.

Our decision is that it is more profitable for us to go to the South Pole of the Moon, because we think that is where the water is.

It is the research and development that allows this country to move forward.