Bill Nelson: “Secretary Teets, the GAO notes that between now and 2008, the DOD's estimated cost for space programs more than doubles…”

It is critical that NASA remain focused on its core mission.

Understand that this isn't all like we are pouring money down a rathole. Look what it is doing for our country.

NASA has proven we are serious as a defender of the planet.

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.