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Harrison Schmitt: This proposal would cede the moon to China, the American space station to Russia, and consign liberty to the ages.

On the recordFebruary 2, 2010
This proposal would cede the moon to China, the American space station to Russia, and consign liberty to the ages.
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Harrison Schmitt
New Mexico

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Warning about losing U.S. leadership in space to other nations.

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