WASHINGTON, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are statements from Rep. Jim Bridenstine and acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot on Thursday's U.S. Senate confirmation of Bridenstine as the 13th Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration:

"It is an honor to be confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as NASA Administrator," said Bridenstine. "I am humbled by this opportunity, and I once again thank President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence for their confidence. We look forward to working with Jim Bridenstine to restore America’s proud legacy of leadership in space- essential to our nat'l security & prosperity — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 19, 2018

As might be expected, Bridenstine supports President Trump's space policy, which calls for ending full government support of the International Space Station in 2025 and encouraging development of more commercial activity in low-Earth orbit, freeing NASA up to pursue a return to the moon and eventual piloted missions to Mars.
The U.S. Senate votes 50–49 to confirm Jim Bridenstine as administrator of NASA.