I believe, frankly, that all of us have a moral obligation when we leave this place to leave it in as good a shape, or better shape, than we found it.

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the national parks are certainly one of those attractions.

this committee not only has the obligation to boost tourism, but it has the obligation to make sure that our national parks... are available to the future generations for their enjoyment.

I strongly support Senator Hutchison's efforts to ensure that a review of space station requirements is conducted.

Those who fly aboard the shuttle, the Soyuz, or, I'm sure, the Shenzhou, know that reality.

I believe that has been reflected in the findings of the 'Gathering Storm' report, prepared several years ago under the leadership of Norm Augustine.

The ability of any current COTS design to close the gap or even provide an equivalent degree of safety is speculative.

I think that it was significant, from a policy standpoint.

He has chosen not to continue those operations, and so that decision--and the consequences that may follow from it, are, and will always be, his responsibility.

I think the overall DOD has been taken by surprise in this NASA announcement to cancel. I have clearly let it be known my displeasure.