Don Beyer actually said...

"Maintaining U.S. leadership requires that we hew to the carefully crafted strategy laid out in the decadal survey, maintain balance, manage costs, embrace innovation, and ensure a talented pipeline."

"I want to voice my strong support for breaking barriers and opening doors so that all of America's talent can be part of this exciting future in planetary science."

"We can't afford not to, if we want this nation to lead in answering some of the most consequential questions of humanity."

"I think there is good precedent for that. It can be done."