Editor’s note: When asked by a reporter about the Administration’s interest in supporting science, and the complaints that the science community has raised, Mike Griffin replied “I am bothered by the basic premise of the question”. He then went on to explain how there would be less funding for science – and the he had the Bush Administration’s backing in making these decisions. “There is nothing at NASA that is not science friendly” he added (whatever that means).

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