Today, I am deeply concerned about the state of NASA's human space-flight program and, ultimately, American leadership in space for the 21st century. This concern is not because I believe NASA isn't capable of great things, or because the American people don't support space exploration. They do. In fact, they hunger to do great things in space again. My concern is rooted in the Obama administration's mismanagement of NASA and our relationships with our international partners. Simply put: Our exploration program is floundering. Since the cancellation of the Constellation program by this administration in 2010, we have seen an agency adrift, grasping for purpose and direction while receiving little support or leadership from the White House.
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