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On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
Human exploration of Mars is a very important--it is the big--the big goal, the ultimate goal is to get to Mars by 2033, if not sooner.
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Brian Babin
Republican · Texas

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Babin emphasizes the importance of Mars exploration and supports the timeline for NASA's goals.

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