Dec. 22, 2005 Dean Acosta/David Mould Headquarters, Washington (202) 358-1400/1898 RELEASE: 05-589 NASA ADMINISTRATOR'S AUTHORIZATION BILL STATEMENT The following is a statement by NASA Administrator Michael Griffin about the NASA Authorization Bill. "Passage of this legislation marks another endorsement by the Congress of the nation’s Vision for Space Exploration. We appreciate the efforts of the House and Senate members and their continued strong support of NASA. America must continue to be the leader in space exploration as we transition to a new and exciting mission for the American people." For information about NASA and agency programs on the Web, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/home -end-