Political Quotes

“last Saturday we lost seven of mankind's finest. The crew of the space shuttle Columbia made the ultimate sacrifice, not in a feat of arms, but in the noble quest to expand human knowledge. My deepest thoughts and prayers go to the families of those brave men and women lost in this accident. Their loved ones will be remembered with deep gratitude and admiration for their dedication towards advancing our understanding of new frontiers and discovering ways science can improve our lives. While space shuttles fly regularly, space travel itself is anything but routine. Its dangers are many, but the Columbia's crew was willing to brave them. We in Congress have a duty to them and our astronauts to find the cause of this horrific accident. We can never fully eliminate the danger, but we can manage the risk. When asked by his brother about what would happen if something went wrong, Captain David Brown, a member of Columbia's final crew, replied 'This program will go on.' He was right, but it will not just be this one program that goes on. No matter what setbacks confront us, humanity will explore the unknown, brave its dangers, and continue our drive to create a better world.”