12/01/2009
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"I think it's very important to consider this opportunity."
"By the way, one of you mentioned that the life of the International Space Station ought to be extended to its expected design life in the late 2020s, and I certainly agree."
"I think the atmosphere is getting better because of the successes that we've seen, the successes that we've seen with regard to the commercial rockets and the commercial cargo."
"I believe that commercial spaceflight will continue to grow in capability and beneficial economic impact, and secure America's place as the world leader in space."