So, you would have us believe that the entire reduction is because of the drawdown of the boots on the ground in Afghanistan and related resources.

I am just trying to reconcile in my head just some things.

The NASA Authorization Act of 2014 was just passed the House of Representatives by a near unanimous vote.

Last year I called on the Department to use the National Guard to help secure the border.

Wouldn't it be the borders would be more secure if we had a well-planned, budgeted strategy that consistently uses the Guard members rather than just using them sporadically?

Our borders are dangerous. People are-- because we don't have control over our borders, we don't know what is coming across.

As an active member of the National Guard, I see first-hand the importance of the National Guard supporting our armed forces as we protect our country.

I still believe it is much more cost-effective and efficient to surge the Guard to the border.

I am sick of it. And I hope that you all will provide this Committee some information.

I believe this is in the best interest of all involved as we look to the future in a world where our nation's space interests are impacted by both the cooperation and competition of international players.

My goal as Chairman of this Committee is to hold NASA accountable while working with the agency to correct these serious matters.