Jim Bridenstine

There is a funding limit on the James Webb Space Telescope that is set at $8 billion.

I do not think the impact is going to be that significant and here is why.

Absolutely a game-changer. It is a game-changer for a lot of my old constituents in Oklahoma, for example.

Absolutely, it would be my honor to speak to it.

A healthy small launch market, medium class launch market is what we want as a nation strategically.

We are going to see unprecedented access to space in the coming years.

You have a commitment from me that we will do that kind of activity.

Orbital servicing of satellites, robotic servicing, is a critical capability.

Robotic servicing for our country is a critical capability that we need to have for whole host of strategic reasons.

It is absolutely important to me, as I know it is important to you, that NASA follows the guidance of the decadal survey.

What we do believe is that, as you are aware, NASA is unmatched in the Federal Government in its ability to inspire young folks and change lives and create the next generation of scientists and engineers.

I could not agree with your assessment on the importance of education more.

I think it is an important direction--as we utilize the resources of the Moon to ultimately take us to Mars and beyond.

This President has said that getting back to the Moon with soft landings for the purpose of an eventual human return to the Moon is the objective to establish American leadership.

Yes, Mr. Chairman. You are aware of Space Policy Directive 1, which is from the President of the United States directing us to return to the Moon and do it in a way that is sustainable for the long term.

The request provides the resources NASA needs to lead a sustainable campaign of exploration.

The request provides the fiscal year 2019 resources NASA requires for its role in an innovative and sustainable program of exploration.

This budget... places NASA at the forefront of a global effort to advance humanity's future in space.

It is the honor of a lifetime.

If confirmed as NASA Administrator, I pledge to work with Congress on a bipartisan plan for NASA's budget.

It is crucial for NASA to have consistent long-term plans for major programs.

I supported the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017. I support crewed missions to Mars and using the Moon as a proving ground to get there.

The issue of space debris requires three separate areas of focus: Mitigation, Remediation, and Space Situational Awareness and Traffic Management.

I would recommend Congress work with the National Space Council, which can bring together FAA, FCC, NOAA, Commerce, DoD, State, NASA and others to create a comprehensive legal framework that can become the international norm of behavior.

I enthusiastically supported this legislation and fully support the core missions of NASA that it identified.