I think everyone here in this room understands we want to go Mars for a number of reasons, as a launching area, the potential of fuel there.

I think that Congress has kind of expressed they'd like pretty much everything you do in space to be a stepping-stone to Mars.

Whenever you hear something or whenever I hear something like International Standards Act, antennas go up.

The obvious conclusion or observation I would make is maybe we should be moving our standards for the rest of the world, not us conforming with their standards.

I don't see that. If it is after the fact, I don't see the interference in decision-making.

It's essential that we get back to common ground I believe.

Unfortunately, there are those who think Washington has a monopoly on both good ideas and compassion in stewardship for the environment.

I'm a strong believer in the idea that people who actually live and work in an area are best positioned to lead efforts to protect their environment.

I've never met anyone who wants to have dirty air or dirty water for themselves, their family, or future generations.

That seems like a no-brainer, and I think the vast majority of American people believe that when the government enters into these settlement agreements, those funds are reserved solely to compensate the actual victims.

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