Political Quotes

“we have heard much discussion today about the cost of the space station. We have seen from independent analysis by leading scientists that there are truly significant scientific advances which can come from the International Space Station, and we noted it serves many other functions. As the international scientific endeavor is furthered, it offers practical applications in research and potentially commercial manufacturing and materials processing. This is a tremendous step forward. We have heard about the Chabrow report. In it the NASA advisory council says that the task force members, with considerable experience, found the program to be consistent with the level of funding and that they have endorsed it. We think that it is an important measure. We would urge when the vote occurs that Members oppose the amendment offered by Senator Bumpers.”