On the recordMay 27, 2010
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I rise in support of the bill for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with the chairman. I would like to discuss the important role the National Aeronautics and Space Administration plays in our national security. In fact, I had legislation that established NASA as a national security asset. Chairman Skelton, would you agree that our national security space programs are closely linked to NASA and that termination of the human spaceflight program could result in serious consequences for our space launch? Further, do you agree that NASA's space programs have made important contributions to our national and homeland security, economic security, international standing, and technological competitiveness? Finally, it is my hope that the Department of Defense will carefully assess the national security assets that may be possessed by NASA.
