We don't need another study, we need action.

I am not convinced this mission is the right way to go and that it may actually prove a detour for a Mars mission.

If nothing else comes out of this hearing, I hope it is clear to those inside and outside the Administration that this Committee is devoted to human exploration and we intend to ensure this year's authorization reflects that commitment.

Human exploration has always had its challenges, but the United States has always risen to the occasion.

I definitely agree there are international partners looking to us for space leadership, and hopefully, in the days and years and decades to come, we will be able to provide it.

I stress, however, that if we intend to involve international partners in a deep, meaningful way in this adventure to Mars, we need to recognize that those international partners should have a seat at the table when it comes to the…

I think the first element is, as you say, to more adequately fund SLS and Orion so that they can be developed and proven out on a pace that really supports, I think, a safe pathway towards developing these cislunar orbit capabilities that…

Reductions in these programs make me question the Administration's sincere commitment to their success.

This discovery has broad implications not only for the scientific community, but for all mankind.

I want to thank the witnesses for their valuable testimony and the Members for their questions.

I look forward to hearing about NASA and NSF's plan for continuing exoplanet research using these unique capabilities.