NASA appreciates the efforts of Congress to resolve restrictions placed on our partnership with Russia. Congress' action helps to ensure the continuous presence of U.S. astronauts on the International Space Station.
It is important for our employees within NASA to understand that they can appeal a decision by their management. There is a path for everyone to appeal a decision that he or she believes is wrong, and there will be no retribution for appealing.
We at NASA are seeking relief from the (law), which after April next year would preclude cooperation with Russia in relation to certain aspects
This is not about new money, ... This is about a budget which keeps NASA ... approximately where it is today.