Christopher Bond actually said...

I share, as well, in your congratulations and thanks to the people of Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and others.

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.