Bill Nelson actually said...

the gap initiated by the retirement of the Space Shuttle... represents the impact of a decision made by the present Administration.

Bill Nelson asserts that the current Administration's decision caused the gap in space exploration.

05/11/2010

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It seems that that language that sets up the process you just described is a little vague.

So, it's 2009.

if the U.S. does not sustain an active space exploration program, other nations will--and are preparing to--step into that vacuum.

You all do us proud.