Jim Cooper: “The greatest threat we face that threatens assured access to space is probably our own sequestration stupidity.”

The gentleman's time has expired.

I am worried about the partisan tone of your questions.

I request the witnesses keep their opening remarks to no more than 5 minutes, and that members respect the same time limit for their questioning.

I thank the gentleman. I appreciate his kind words about me and do any other members have questions they would like to bring up now?