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On the recordFebruary 2, 2010
By killing the exploration program in favor of a vaguely defined 'research and development program,' you are guaranteeing that the Chinese, the Russians, and others will be closing the exploration gap.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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Critiques the decision to prioritize vague R&D over exploration, risking U.S. competitiveness.

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