Apr 10, 2011
We are about to see the end of our Nation's ability to launch our own astronauts into space.
Kay Hutchison
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Kay Bailey Hutchison is a former U.S. Senator from Texas, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to represent Texas in the Senate. During her tenure, Hutchison was known for her work on issues such as space exploration, military funding, and education. She played a significant role in advocating for NASA and was a strong supporter of human spaceflight initiatives. Hutchison also served as the chair of the Senate Republican Conference and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout her career.
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Apr 10, 2011
This administration places our investment in the space station and its capabilities, as well as our future exploration capabilities at serious risk.
Apr 10, 2011
I just believe, so much, that our goal was a balanced approach for manned spaceflight...
Apr 10, 2011
Once the shuttles are retired, we will be reduced to buying seats on Russian vehicles for the foreseeable future.
Apr 10, 2011
We should not expect [the Russians] to shoulder their space program and ours, when we should be able to do it ourselves.
Apr 10, 2011
We're about to see the end of our Nation's ability to launch our own astronauts into space.
Apr 10, 2011
We believe that is the framework that we could achieve. It meets the President's priorities, but understands the priorities of the space coalition here in the Senate for a very balanced space program.
Apr 10, 2011
it just seems to me that it would be very difficult to leave out both Houston and Florida.
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