09/16/2013
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"There is no limit to human imagination or for the desire for exploration."
"It is imperative that America has the capability to get to the International Space Station without the assistance of the Russians."
"America should have the capability to launch a rescue mission to the Space Station should that prove necessary and without being dependent on the Russians."
"The Commercial Crew Program is critical to restoring this capability."