On the recordJune 6, 1988
After hearing Mr. Gorbachev's proposal for a joint effort to send astronauts to Mars the question occurred to me: Why fly men to Mars when millions of American and Soviet citizens need help right here on Earth?
Robert C. Byrd: “After hearing Mr. Gorbachev's proposal for a joint effort to send astronauts to Mars the question occurred to me: Why…”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing United States-Soviet cooperation, including on drug abuse.
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