Here are two sentences:

" It 's probably not the easiest time to take over the shuttle program , " he added , " but I look forward to the challenge .

" It is probably not the easiest time to come in and take over the shuttle program , but then again , I look forward to the challenge , " he said .
Choose your answer: are the two sentences saying the same thing?
OPT:
(A). no
(B). yes
(B).