Jun 25, 2015
Essential question of fact here. SpaceX testifies that they can handle 60 percent of national security loads--60 percent.
Jim Cooper
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Jim Cooper is a Democratic politician from Tennessee who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Tennessee's 5th congressional district from 2003 until 2021, having previously served in the same role from 1983 to 1995. Throughout his career, Cooper has focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, healthcare reform, and government transparency. He is known for his moderate stance and willingness to work across party lines. Cooper has been an advocate for reducing the national debt and improving the efficiency of government programs.
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Jun 25, 2015
It is easily possible to show that SpaceX has received about $3.5 billion or so, possibly more, in open source funding.
Jun 25, 2015
But this Congress, this committee, can say 2019. That doesn't mean it is going to happen.
Jun 25, 2015
So it is not as scary as FAR 15, the big monster, but this is a little monster.
Jun 25, 2015
Nobody likes monopoly, but I think in the best case situation we would have a duopoly or maybe an oligopoly.
Jun 25, 2015
I think Mr. Bruno just said there is no such thing as a replacement for the RD-180 engine, there is no drop-in equivalent.
Jun 25, 2015
While we are dependent on the RD-180, it may not be the smartest thing strategically to bad-mouth the source.
Jun 25, 2015
So I hope the members of this committee and of this Congress will solve the sequestration problem, something that repeated Congresses have failed to do.
Jun 25, 2015
I don't want to put words in your mouth, Dr. Griffin, but there are some advantages sometimes to big government.
Jun 25, 2015
So we have to get real about this, and this committee has failed in that regard.
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