Donna Edwards actually said...

What we don't know is whether or how that story of success will continue, and especially whether the U.S. will retain its leadership role.

Over the past 15 years, NASA has carried out a systematic exploration of Mars using orbiting spacecraft, landers, and rovers.

But not because you have gotten an explicit commitment from the Administration?

when I hear your testimony and I see you, what I see is a person of science who has real enthusiasm for the work that you are doing.