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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
I am concerned that the future of our space program is in very serious jeopardy and has been since the President ran a line through the word Constellation.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern over the future of NASA after the Constellation program was canceled.

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