Jim Bridenstine: “I would argue that, you know, as it relates to us right now in space, we operate due regard.”

The more launches, the more one of them could have, you know, a problem.

Here's what we know: China is not going to slow down. That means that we, as a country, need to come together, figure out what the architecture is, be committed to a process and then move forward as rapidly as possible.

If we are putting American astronauts on those vehicles, without question, it is not just up to them, it is up to us as well.

Do we want to lead the world in space or do we want to yield that to somebody else?