“Congress often covers the exposed crotch of our human spaceflight prog...” — Rick Tumlinson Quote

“Congress often covers the exposed crotch of our human spaceflight program with the figleaf of science when it's an obvious lie to justify the pumping of billions of dollars into the belly of an ever-voracious aerospace industrial complex. And yes, of course space is dangerous.”

“China, Russia and India are shooting for the Moon. United Arab Emirates says Mars. Other private citizens and companies are heading either to Mars, asteroids, or the Moon.”

“NewSpace companies are staffed by young, new leaders who worship the giants who got us here, such as the recently passed Neil Armstrong, and are eager to work with NASA to do great things together - but we have to both give them a chance and get out of the way.”

“I'm an engineer. I studied physics and engineering. In fact, in 1978 I started working as an aerospace engineer with General Dynamics. I used to test cruise missiles, space systems, I worked on the first generation of cruise missile.”

“Alabama stands as the world's arsenal and a global leader in aviation, aerospace, and defense innovation.”

“I will continue to work to support strategic investments in our great state to modernize our aerospace, defense, and intelligence capabilities, so that our nation achieves peace through strength.”