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Mike Garcia: “We have caused irreparable damage in those decisions.”

Featuring: Mike Garcia, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 27

Rep. Mike Garcia Calls on NASA to Fully Fund MSR Program

Published March 21, 2024 | Video Starts at 01:37

I was aware before it was executed, but not before that decision was made. And We have caused irreparable damage in those decisions. And I understand that the Senate mark was at 300 million and ours was at 975. And we were in the midst of a CR, and there's a lot of uncertainty and ambiguity there. (01:37–01:41)

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