We will return American astronauts to the Moon, not only to leave behind footprints and flags, but also to build the foundation that we need to send Americans on to Mars and beyond.
Mike Pence: “We will return American astronauts to the Moon, not only to leave behind footprints and flags, but also to build the…”
On the recordSeptember 17, 2019
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Pence emphasizes the importance of returning astronauts to the Moon for future Mars missions.
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