We've sent proposed subject areas to all members with respect to the study of science and technology. Based on recommendations from the researcher, our view was to start with general science policy and people like Dr. Alper and Peter Nicholson, who can give an overall framework approach to the committee. I would hesitate, as chair, to start with something very specific on a general study. I don't think that's the way to approach it. I would say that MDA could certainly be discussed under space policy, which can be discussed under science policy, but I would rather have the bigger framework people at the beginning to give us an overview and then narrow it down from there.
On February 26th, 2008. See this statement in context.