On the recordJuly 23, 2019
I have been very clear with everybody I have talked to on both sides of the aisle, the goal should be additional resources, not cannibalizing one part of NASA to feed another part of NASA.
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congress.govI have been very clear with everybody I have talked to on both sides of the aisle, the goal should be additional resources, not cannibalizing one part of NASA to feed another part of NASA.
Bridenstine emphasizes the need for more resources for NASA without reallocating existing funds.
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