Lamar Smith: “This mismatch needs to be addressed if NASA is to efficiently and effectively develop enduring strategic directions of…”

As I said yesterday, when government contractors make mistakes, typically no one is held accountable.

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

With the Speaker's allowance and permission, we have another speaker on his way to the House floor who we expect to be here in another 30 seconds, so if I could talk slowly and go on for another 30 seconds, I think the gentleman from Texas…

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.