Jim Bridenstine

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Jim Bridenstine has demonstrated extraordinary technical acumen to understand spectrum, encryption, space-based networks, and many other aspects affecting our technology.

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I firmly believe that he possesses the qualities that this position demands, and is the best candidate for the job.

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Rep. Bridenstine has demonstrated a deep commitment to understanding both civilian and defense space programs.

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I have had the great pleasure of working with Congressman Bridenstine throughout his tenure in the US. Congress.

So these are examples of unfunded requirements that ultimately we could meet today if the resources were there.

I would encourage, Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary, as you look at the budget and as we work as a body here, know that we fully support increasing the defense spending, that we have capabilities that we are leaving on the table.

I would also say that there are a lot of unfunded requirements that ultimately we could be working on today.

As a former Navy pilot currently serving the Oklahoma Air National Guard, I used to fly counterdrug missions.

I think you will find broad bipartisan support for the budget request that we have received, which, of course, increases defense spending a little bit.

I think on both sides of the aisle we all want to make sure we know what's happening to the planet.

It should be transparent. It should be public as best as possible, including the industry, how much these requirements are costing.

It's a groundbreaking piece of legislation and it's already guiding resource decisions.

He is an articulate and visionary leader that is focused on creating a more resilient space architecture.

If we do an omnibus and the priorities in there are appropriate, I am certainly willing to consider it.

What we need to do is go through the appropriations process because, as I just described, the world has changed.

What we need to do within the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation is make sure they are adequately funded for all of the upcoming launches.