04/22/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"This plan would destroy decades of U.S. space supremacy by pinning our hopes for success on unproven commercial companies."
"Spending excesses will not be tolerated."
"My No. 1 concern, while we have to always look at the budget, is the safety of the astronauts."
"But what is your plan for the contractors who will be forced to terminate your work if this proposal is accepted?"