02/03/2010
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"Workforce Transition--The retirement of the Space Shuttle should proceed as planned in 2011 after ISS assembly is complete, and any future direction must include a plan to maintain critical skills and..."
"Astronaut Safety--The safety of our astronauts is my number one priority."
"Thank you very much, Senator Cardin, for taking the lead on this hearing today."
"Space operations are among the most complex and unforgiving pursuits ever undertaken by humans. It really is rocket science."