Don Bacon: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the spirit in which you lead the subcommittee, and I am grateful to you.”

I think it was important for him to level with the American people. This is going to be a tough fight.

We still have the advantage, but we have to be patient.

I am grateful to our friends at Space for Humanity for bringing this idea to us, and to Sen. Kelly and our co-leads for working together to recognize these extraordinary astronauts.

I think in many cases it does. His endorsement in a primary is often carries- carries the most weight.