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On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
the fact that we are going to have a gap of 5 or 6 years when Americans will not be able to fly into space is not acceptable to us.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Senator Hutchison emphasizes the unacceptable gap in U.S. space flight capabilities.

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