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“AI is a different technology. … There are real questions about how we use it, where we trust it, how we protect information, and how human judgment still has to lead. Skepticism should make us smarter about how we use AI. Skepticism of AI is not an excuse to ignore it. … [Some] people believe AI might replace them. While it might not replace you, if you choose not to use AI, you are going to end up in everyone’s rearview mirror.”

“Throughout NASA’s history, on average, we launched our design spacecraft every three and a half months. [With Artemis], we were on a schedule to launch every three and a half years. You don’t do anything well if you do it every three and a half years. Imagine what your golf game would look like if you played every three and a half years.”

“The DAF Battle Network is not about a single platform or program. … It is about connecting the capabilities the department already has, bringing in the capabilities it needs next, and making sure they work together to give warfighters resilient decision advantage.”

“If you put on a uniform and put your life on the line protecting America you are a war hero. If you build something to help those people you are a patriot. We can appreciate both, but let’s not confuse them.”

“We’ve all seen what Operation Spiderweb did in Russia. How do we prevent the same sort of thing, and maintain the sense of urgency?… Would I like to get there a lot faster? Yes, but I think we’re getting there. I’d like to look back in two years and say, ‘We’re done,’ but I don’t know if we’ll quite be there yet.”

“We cannot expect industry to invest in capacity, manufacturing, or top talent when we’re moving requirements around, but we have to be able to adapt more quickly. That means sharing risk across government and industry.”