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.

And in your exploration to determine if there was water, what is the process by which you do that?

I do want to look toward the future, and I think one of the things that we've been missing here is the protection of the future.

I cannot say enough good things about Kay and her leadership and her passion for America's space program.

If we truly intend to have a program of human exploration to some destination beyond low Earth orbit, there is a piece of the puzzle missing.

Thank you, Dr. Kennel.

Neil Armstrong stood up last year when he, too, was worried that we might be sacrificing the future for the present.

I disagree with critics who contend that NASA does not have clear goals for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit.

And so I, on behalf of the 406 scientists and all of the engineers, probably 1,000 people currently working on this project, want to thank you for the support.