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On the recordMay 20, 2009
We cannot afford, as a country, to surrender our long-held leadership in space exploration.
Said by
Bill Nelson
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration.

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