On the recordNovember 16, 2011
The fact that we have the International Space Station and are able to live and work there is the primary toe-hold we have on the claim to true 'spacefaring status' as a nation.
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congress.govThe fact that we have the International Space Station and are able to live and work there is the primary toe-hold we have on the claim to true 'spacefaring status' as a nation.
Hutchison highlights the significance of the ISS for U.S. space capabilities.
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That is something that has to be, from the NATO standpoint, a consensus. Some of our allies are concerned that a withdrawal would make Russia more aggressive.
Absolutely. We should reinforce our efforts to get Russia to comply with the treaty, and it is the position of the American Defense Department, State Department, that Russia is in violation.
It is one of NATO's prime focuses, the aggression of Russia in Ukraine, of course, Georgia as well.
I agree with the President's effort to extract more from our allies in support of NATO.