José E. Serrano: “Also I think that your statements speak to a summary, executive summary of the report coming out.”

An additional $25 billion cost would severely impact vital programs, not only under this subcommittee, but across all non-defense subcommittees.

It would be extremely worthwhile for this subcommittee to follow up with a hearing to consider NASA's budget amendment to accelerate the U.S. return to the moon in 2024.

As a proud Puerto Rican, I am one of them.

Thank you, Chairperson Lofgren and Members of the Committee, for having this important conversation and challenging the Smithsonian to be more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming.