On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
Neil Armstrong stood up last year when he, too, was worried that we might be sacrificing the future for the present.
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congress.govNeil Armstrong stood up last year when he, too, was worried that we might be sacrificing the future for the present.
Nelson recalls Armstrong's concerns about prioritizing present needs over future exploration.
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