Political Quotes

“I rise today to ask for your attention to an issue of great importance to the future of science and space exploration: the International Space Station. We have debated the merits of this project on many occasions. It is time to end this debate and declare our permanent support. We must press ahead with mankind's exploration of the cosmos. President Franklin Roosevelt once said: The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith. I ask my colleagues to embrace Franklin Roosevelt's vision and support efforts to move the International Space Station forward. The International Space Station is one of the most promising space projects in history. Over 60 percent of the station hardware, nearly half a million pounds, will be assembled by the end of this year. More than 75 percent of the developmental activities are completed. The end result of this 16-nation effort will be an international university in low-earth orbit and a launching pad for further exploration of the stars.”