Kay Hutchison
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Kay Bailey Hutchison is a former U.S. Senator from Texas, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to represent Texas in the Senate. During her tenure, Hutchison was known for her work on issues such as space exploration, military funding, and education. She played a significant role in advocating for NASA and was a strong supporter of human spaceflight initiatives. Hutchison also served as the chair of the Senate Republican Conference and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout her career.
Nov 16, 2011
I'm very hopeful that that is going to cement our trust relationship, because the original proposal from last time at $1.3 billion is not going to do it.
Nov 16, 2011
I'm suggesting that the President also has options, not within the NASA budget, but arranging the priorities between NASA and some other scientific priorities.
Nov 16, 2011
It is essential that we keep the pace of the heavy lift launch vehicle and MPCV going.
Nov 16, 2011
If the minibus passes and it is signed by the President, that is great news for the Nation.
Nov 16, 2011
We agreed that we would all work together to find the resources and establish the mechanisms to move forward.
Nov 16, 2011
The fact that we have the International Space Station and are able to live and work there is the primary toe-hold we have on the claim to true 'spacefaring status' as a nation.
Nov 16, 2011
I will also say, while talking about the impetus that we have--Barbara Mikulski has been a champion.
Nov 16, 2011
I mean, going forward, he was a little skeptical, frankly, about the direction that NASA was going.
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