Christopher Bond actually said...

Given the fact that we are so dependent on the Russians, the orbital space plane would provide an alternate mode to the Russian vehicle.

I am concerned about whether this project is going to consume such a large amount of the space science funding.

I have been very much concerned, as Senator Mikulski is, about the staffing of NASA and making sure that we have the right people.

I would like to know what the status is of discussion with the other partners regarding how to fund the Russian production.