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I have further speakers, but I will yield to the ranking member if she has any speakers. I reserve the balance of my time.

I support the continuation of JWST to mission completion and appreciate Administrator Bridenstine's efforts to improve contractor performance.

With clear Congressional direction, strong White House leadership, and NASA's tremendous expertise, we have all the resources available to make significant progress in human space exploration.

If space exploration is going to continue to earn the public's support, then contractors will have to deliver on time and on budget.