05/25/2011
https://www.congress.gov...
"As President Kennedy said of space, 'Its hazards are hostile to us all. Its conquest deserves the best of all mankind.'"
"I believe that the ultimate goal of NASA's human exploration program should be Mars."
"As a matter of fact, Curiosity can greet the human crew when they land."
"I think most importantly, heavy lift capability is essential for someday sending humans to Mars."