Richard Shelby actually said...

We may be the leader in manned space flight today, but the eventual ramifications of this budget, as I understand it, has the potential to ensure that this lead will end, perhaps forever.

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Shelby highlights the risk of losing leadership in space exploration due to budget decisions.

04/22/2009

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