04/21/2013
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"We engaged the Russian Federation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, not to do them a favor, but to do us a favor."
"I think it's incumbent upon us in public office who hold these positions and have these forums to make people aware of what we are actually working on."
"It is important that the subcommittee examine NASA's plans for human exploration, including collaboration with international partners and commercial space opportunities."
"We Americans have always viewed the space program, certainly over the last 30 years, as the sort of cooperative effort that certainly helps our country but benefits all mankind."