On the recordMay 16, 2023
I would not want us to be there second because what is to say, if you recall the history of China, the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, and suddenly they are claiming that is their territory.
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congress.govBill Nelson: “I would not want us to be there second because what is to say, if you recall the history of China, the Spratly Islands…”
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Bill Nelson emphasizes the importance of being first in space exploration to prevent territorial claims.
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