Quote by Neil Armstrong
I'm substantially concerned about the policy directions of the space agency. We have a situation in the U.S. where the White House and Congress are at odds over what the future direction should be. They're sort of playing a game and NASA is the shuttlecock that they're hitting back and forth.
Summary
This quote highlights the speaker's concerns regarding the conflicting policy directions for the space agency. The White House and Congress are depicted as engaged in a political game, with NASA being the metaphorical shuttlecock being passed between them. The quote suggests a sense of frustration as the speaker perceives a lack of clarity and consistency in determining the future direction of the agency.