I want to make sure you both understand that I view this as a critically important part of our discussion today and it should be the starting point for how we view STEM education in this nation.

Even one hate crime is not acceptable. So I would say no.

But knowing the vital part that private contractors are going to be playing, are you satisfied that NASA has enough personnel...

Congratulations on your nomination and confirmation to the position of Director of OSTP.

The administration's fiscal year 2020 budget request eliminated the Community Relations Service and moved the function to the Civil Rights Division.

We increased NASA's funding by $815 million, which fully funded the lunar landing program and robustly funded scientific discovery and STEM education.

the NSF's website states that the mission of the NSF is, quote, "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense."

the language would give you carte blanche authority to move funds among NASA's accounts from this year forward if you determine that transfers are necessary in support of the establishment of the U.S. strategic presence on the Moon

we are not cutting these programs, they are too valuable for our nation, and do your bit in pushing back on these cutbacks, will you?

According to the Washington Post, the position of Director of CRS is one of 145 key positions in the Federal Government requiring Senate confirmation that has not yet received a formal nomination from the current administration.

This appears to be another in a series of efforts by this administration to suppress scientific research that could reach conclusions that are contrary to its political efforts.

I mean, you go to buy a car and there is a car salesman standing there, and what do you ask him? You ask him how much is the car.