Political Quotes

“Actually, Mr. Chairman, there are some people who believe that the world does have the possibility to live in peace and that the instrumentalities of violence will eventually give way to human reason and that our ability to talk to each other as human beings may be the basis for peace in the world as opposed to weaponizing space. The gentleman's amendment is well taken because, according to an Air Force briefing, the space-based laser is being contemplated for anti-satellite missions, denying access to space, disrupting satellite communications, knocking out high altitude aircraft, or unmanned aerial vehicles. These missions go far beyond intercepting missiles, and they echo the Quadrennial Defense Review's call for the United States to exploit space for military purposes, and the Air Force's wish in a Joint Vision 20/20 document for full spectrum dominance in space. What colossal arrogance it is to assume that we can seize the high heavens and control the world through space. Yes, work for peace on earth, and when we do that, we will not have to worry about a later generation creating peace in space.”