George Voinovich actually said...

In other words, you're dealing on a professional basis, with scientists, and the foreign policy thing hasn't entered into those negotiations...

I want you to know that NASA is very close to me, I'm wearing this watch that was given to me by the crew of the STS-70.

I think the real challenge now is to make sure that we allocate these resources in the places that it makes the most difference.

NASA's engineering and scientific accomplishments have long been a symbol of America's innovation and technological excellence.