Political Quotes

“Exploring the unknown has always been perilous. Magallan died in the Philippines defending his men as they were circumnavigating the globe. Lewis and Clark faced numerous dangers as they were exploring the bounds of the American frontier. There is no longer any terra incognita, so man's curiosity has led him to explore space. We are still literally light years away from exploring what our grandchildren will one day be familiar with. As we embark on our quest to find out what our galaxy holds, we have almost forgotten that it takes a great deal of bravery to strike out into the unknown, and that it is not without great risk. On February 1 we were reminded of the danger that we had almost forgotten. Among the seven crewmembers was Dr. Kalpana Chawla. Dr. Chawla grew up in an impoverished small town in India where women are not expected to get an education, much less float in the weightlessness of space. Nevertheless, she persevered, and is an inspiration to anyone in grinding poverty whose dreams may be laughed at.”