[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 64 (Thursday, April 19, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2289-S2290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    NOMINATION OF JAMES BRIDENSTINE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, yesterday we voted to advance  Jim 
Bridenstine's nomination to lead the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration.
  Jim is a decorated pilot and combat veteran. His tenure in the House 
of Representatives testifies to his understanding of the issues facing 
today's space program and to his advocacy of NASA modernization. But, 
as is often the case, this well-qualified nominee has waited too long 
for a vote. NASA has been led by an Acting Administrator for a record 
15 months. So I hope my colleagues will join me in voting to confirm  
Jim Bridenstine today.

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