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Statements on Pam Melroy’s Senate Confirmation as NASA Deputy Administrator (Press Release)

The following are statements from Pam Melroy and Administrator Bill Nelson on Thursday’s U.S. Senate confirmation of Melroy as deputy administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

“It’s an honor to be confirmed by the Senate to serve as NASA Deputy Administrator, and I am humbled by President Biden and Vice President Harris’ confidence in me,” Melroy said. “I look forward to returning to the NASA family and working with Administrator Nelson to ensure the United States continues to lead in space and beyond – exploring the wonders of the universe, expanding the Earth science research critical to combatting climate change, unlocking scientific discoveries that will change the world as we know it, and inspiring the next generation of discoverers and dreamers.”

“Pam is a pioneer and veteran of NASA, and will be an outstanding leader as we venture farther out to the stars,” said Nelson. “We certainly are lucky to have her on board, and I look forward to leading NASA with her as a team.”
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.@Astro_Pam is a pioneer and veteran of NASA. She will be an outstanding leader as we venture further out to the stars! I look forward to leading NASA with her as a team. https://t.co/XaFChP9Y9b

— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) June 17, 2021