Sam Brownback actually said...

We don't want them really to beat us to the moon, and instead we'd rather be there and be able to develop the resources, the areas, the sweet spots for observation.

Context

Senator Brownback expresses concern about China's advancements in space and the importance of U.S. presence on the moon.

12/03/2003

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