There is no better way to ignite a spark of enthusiasm and excitement in kids' hearts than introducing them to an astronaut.

we have included report language directing NASA to follow the recommendations of the decadal survey in each of the major study areas, and the budget again is just a recommendation.

We have been working together to make sure that NASA had a record level of increase.

We try not to get too worked up about the budget in this committee.

opening statement

I personally want to thank you on behalf of the American people for your extraordinary service to the country, to the space program.

We have worked arm in arm to make sure that you got the resources you need to finally begin to do everything that you have got on your plate.

We are looking forward to your testimony today.

With that increased funding comes increased responsibility.

NASA helps drive scientific research and innovation in our nation.

Thank you very much for joining us today. They are both very worthwhile ideas.