[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 124 (Tuesday, October 5, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H8100-H8104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SENSE OF CONGRESS RECOGNIZING CONTRIBUTIONS OF SEVEN COLUMBIA
ASTRONAUTS
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass
the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 57) expressing the sense of the
Congress in recognition of the contributions of the seven Columbia
astronauts by supporting establishment of a Columbia Memorial Space
Science Learning Center, as amended.
The Clerk read as follows:
H.J. Res. 57
Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Columbia was
dedicated to scientific research and stimulating the interest
of American children in space flight and science;
Whereas the Columbia crew carried out science projects of
American schoolchildren;
Whereas the members of that crew gave their lives trying to
benefit the education of American children;
Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the
sacrifice of the Columbia crew and their families is needed;
Whereas an appropriate form for such tribute would be to
expand educational opportunities in science by the creation
of a center and museum to offer children and teachers
activities and information derived from American space
research;
Whereas the former manufacturing site of the space shuttles
(including the Columbia and the Challenger) in the city of
Downey, California, is a fitting site for such a tribute;
Whereas residents of Downey are proud of their role in
building the space shuttle fleet and in furthering the
Nation's space program; and
Whereas city officials have been working with NASA
representatives to develop the center in Downey: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That it is
the sense of the Congress that--
(1) the space science learning center in Downey,
California, should be designated as the Columbia Memorial
Space Science Learning Center as a living memorial to the
seven Columbia astronauts who died serving their country in
the name of science and research; and
(2) the Federal Government, along with public and private
organizations and persons, should continue to cooperate in
the establishment of such a center.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
California (Mr. Rohrabacher) and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr.
Gordon) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher).
General Leave
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all
Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend
their remarks and include extraneous material on H.J. Res. 57.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, since the beginning of time, a thirst for knowledge has
been the greatest of motivations for discovery and exploration. Our
passionate pursuit of the unknown has resulted in opening new frontiers
and tremendous technological and other opportunities that benefit
humankind.
There are no better examples of this spirit than the courageous crew
of the Space Shuttle Columbia. They made the ultimate sacrifice, we say
paid the ultimate sacrifice, so we could exceed our limitations in
exploring the heavens. This resolution is a fitting tribute to the
Columbia crew, who dedicated their lives to scientific research and
space exploration.
The fact that on their fateful mission they conducted experiments
designed
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by school children demonstrates the value that the Columbia crew placed
on young people. They believed in the participation of young people and
the involvement of young people in America's space experience.
H.J. Res. 57 will continue this exalted tradition by inspiring future
generations of American children to pursue opportunities in science and
engineering and by providing them a facility with a history that is
tied directly to the Space Shuttle program.
I visited the Downey facility, which will become, when this
resolution passes, this space learning center, as a young reporter in
the 1970s. At that time, I remember that I was ushered into this
aerospace facility. It was a large building, and I was ushered in there
to cover my story, and I was ushered right to the first mock-up of the
Space Shuttle. It was in this Downey facility where the space shuttles
were put together and designed. Certainly seeing that first mock-up,
before there ever was a Space Shuttle, inspired me as a young reporter;
and I am certain it will inspire young people as well.
As far as my inspiration, I went on later on after my journalism
career to be a speech writer for Ronald Reagan.
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It was my honor to work with President Reagan on several of his
remarks dealing with the return of the first shuttles that were put
into orbit and into space. So that bit of inspiration that the shuttle
mock-up had on me paid off with dividends for the President of the
United States and for the people of the United States.
I would think that the young people who go through this center will
also, with their inspiration, serve our country and the cause of
humankind well into the future; and this, of course, is a wonderful
gift that we can give them that is tied to this history of the shuttle.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I join my friend, the gentleman from California (Mr.
Rohrabacher), in support of H.J. Res. 57 which recognizes, through a
sense of Congress, the contribution of the seven Columbia astronauts by
supporting the establishment of a Columbia Memorial Science Learning
Center in Downey, California.
The Columbia shuttle accident was a great tragedy in American
history. These courageous astronauts were dedicated to scientific
research and stimulated the interest of American children in space
flight and science. The crew members gave their lives in trying to
benefit the education of American children.
Accordingly, an appropriate tribute to their memory would be to
expand educational opportunities in science by the establishment of a
center and museum to provide children and teachers with activities and
information derived from American space science and research.
A fitting site for such a memorial is the former manufacturing site
of the space shuttles, including the Columbia and Challenger, in the
city of Downey, California. City officials have worked diligently with
the NASA officials to develop this center. As a result, it is both
appropriate and important for Congress to endorse this effort.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 30 seconds.
I would like to pay a special tribute at this time to the gentlewoman
from California (Ms. Roybal-Allard) for the hard work that she put in
on this effort. She has been working with local government in that
area, as well as the rest of us, to try to make sure that this facility
would be put to good use for the benefit of our country and for the
benefit of young people.
So as we move forward with this legislation, we need to make sure
that we thank the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Roybal-Allard) for
her hard work on the project.
Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr.
Bartlett), an esteemed member of our committee, and a Ph.D. whose
guidance and thoughtful reflection have helped many of us on the
Committee on Science on very complicated issues.
(Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland asked and was given permission to revise
and extend his remarks.)
Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, recognizing the contribution
and sacrifice of our brave astronauts is certainly reason enough to
support this resolution, but there may be a justification which is
equally important.
For a number of years now, decreasing numbers of our young people
have aspired to careers in science, math, and engineering. This puts us
at a competitive disadvantage with the rest of the world. Indeed, many
of our companies in this country must solicit overseas for workers in
these technical areas because we simply are not turning out enough in
this country.
For the short term, this is a threat to our economic superiority. We
will not continue to be the world's premier economic power if we do not
turn out scientists, mathematicians, and engineers in adequate numbers.
For the longer term, it is a threat to our national security. Our
military prowess is now the envy of the world. That cannot continue to
be so for the future if we do not turn out well-trained scientists,
mathematicians, and engineers in large enough numbers.
Hopefully, as young people come to this learning center, they will be
inspired once again to pursue careers in science, math, and
engineering. This will be good for them. It will certainly be good for
our country.
Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from
Houston, Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee).
(Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to revise
and extend her remarks.)
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I cannot thank this bipartisan
effort enough for honoring our friends and neighbors from Houston,
Texas, who died in the Columbia Seven Tragedy; and to also thank the
distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Roybal-Allard) for her
leadership and her vision on this issue. I look forward to hearing her
remarks as she captures for us the importance of what this space
science center will represent, a living testimony to the bravery of the
seven Columbia astronauts who died serving their country in the name of
furthering scientific research.
The establishment of this center will provide a venue that will
inspire those who may be our future astronauts, scientists, and
engineers and will help people of all ages enhance their knowledge of
science and to value technology in their daily lives.
We were certainly excited about the successful flight yesterday of
SpaceShipOne, the world's first privately funded, manned spacecraft. I
know that the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher) and myself,
who sit on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, and although I
may be championing human space flight in a very loud tone, coming from
NASA Johnson in Houston, we are all very excited about the potential of
commercial space flight and the opportunities that it will bring about.
This great center, educational learning center, will hopefully train
the astronauts of tomorrow and certainly be part of eliminating the
fear and encouraging the excitement that space exploration brings
about.
Let me say to my colleagues that America is not America without its
commitment to space exploration. I am reminded of the leadership John
F. Kennedy gave and the sparkle in the eyes of those who were able to
hear and listen to his words and watch him speak. I believe President
Kennedy said it well in 1962 in my hometown of Houston when declaring
his commitment to putting a man on the Moon by the end of the decade.
Well, Mr. Speaker, we have had men and women who have made their
journey into space since that time.
He said, ``This generation does not intend to founder in the backwash
of the coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it. We mean to lead
it. For the eyes of the world now to look into space, to the Moon, and
to the planets beyond; and we avow that we shall not see it governed by
the hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We
have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass
destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.''
With that, I also say that I believe it is important for the
Committee on Science and, particularly, the Subcommittee on Space and
Aeronautics
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to take up the challenge that has been given to us by the naming of
this great center, to ask the hard questions about safety. A number of
my colleagues have written a letter to ask for a full hearing on the
questions of safety of human space flight and, as well, to address the
question of safety with respect to the International Space Station.
I also would ask my colleagues to help me additionally honor the
Columbia Seven by joining and supporting the Columbia Seven receiving
the Congressional Gold Medal with over 320 sponsors of this House,
along with sponsors of the United States Senate, the other body, as I
am not allowed to mention the other body. Let us honor them, for they
were brave, and let us pay tribute to this great resolution, H.J. Res.
57, that the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Roybal-Allard) has so
ably presented before us, and pay tribute to her for her leadership and
as well thank her for bringing honor to the Columbia Seven.
Let us join again in honoring them by supporting the Congressional
Gold Medal for the Columbia Seven, because that brings additional
tribute to their families, and let us again support the exploration of
space by those learning to understand space and those still wishing to
go into space.
Mr. Speaker, I am here today to support H.J. Res. 57 designating the
space science learning center in Downey, California as the ``Columbia
Memorial Space Science Learing Center'' as a living memorial to the
seven Columbia astronauts who died serving their country in the name of
furthering scientific research. The establishment of this center will
provide a venue that will inspire those who may be our future
astronauts, scientists, and engineers and will help people of all ages
enhance their knowledge of science and to value technology in their
daily lives.
Yesterday's news about the successful flight of SpaceShipOne the
world's first privately funded manned spacecraft--its second flight in
less than a week--is proof of the continued excitement for space travel
and the science that supports it. Few were able to witness yesterday's
flight. This new center will help to bring those experiences to the
public.
The naming of this center will help us to remember the sacrifices
that the Columbia astronauts have made to their country and in the
furtherance of science. The seven astronauts whose lives were lost
aboard the space shuttle Columbia were truly extraordinary people. To
the world those astronauts were valiant heroes; to those of us from
Houston, they were also friends, neighbors, and family. They were
integral members of the community, and they paid the ultimate price to
further a mission that benefited all of humanity.
The courageous astronauts aboard the Columbia were individuals of the
highest caliber, always striving for excellence, and exemplifying the
most noble of human traits. They were skilled professionals,
scientists, clinicians, adventurers, and family men and women. The crew
represented the diversity of our Nation--black and white, men and
women, immigrant and native-born. The crew even included a comrade from
Israel, the embodiment of the international goals of peace and
cooperation.
I believe President Kennedy said it well in 1962 in my hometown of
Houston, when declaring his commitment to putting a man on the moon by
the end of that decade. He said,
``This generation does not intend to founder in the backwash of the
coming age of space. We mean to be a part of it--we mean to lead it.
For the eyes of the world now look into space, to the moon and to the
planets beyond, and we have vowed that we shall not see it governed by
a hostile flag of conquest, but by a banner of freedom and peace. We
have vowed that we shall not see space filled with weapons of mass
destruction, but with instruments of knowledge and understanding.''
I believe that President Kennedy would have been proud to see the
fantastic progress of the program that he so inspired that day. Today,
NASA provides insights into the origins, destiny, and wonder of the
universe and is a source of dreams for young and old alike.
Beyond the technological benefits of space exploration, NASA's
courageous pioneers also inspired the youth of America in a way that
only manned space missions can. The majesty and adventure of seeing
people traversing the heavens sparks the natural curiosity and
imagination of young people. It nudges some toward science and math and
pushes all to strive for excellence. Seeing a team, like that on the
Columbia inspires young engineers, scientists, and all sorts of people
who want to be part of something truly great and noble. That
inspiration may well be the Columbia crew's most enduring impact on
humanity. Centers like the ``Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning
Center''--itself located on an historic NASA site--are important in
bringing that inspiration to the public.
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 2 minutes.
Mr. Speaker, as we move forward in this discussion, I believe that
the words of the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Bartlett) and, of course,
the words of the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) should be
taken very seriously when we are talking about young people and the
molding or melding here of our space program along with the education
of America's youth.
This has been a great experience for me in that it may be my last
time as chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics to
address this House on an issue. I have been the chairman for 8 years,
and let me just note that I have thoroughly enjoyed being the chairman
of this subcommittee because by its nature, America's space program
brings our people together, and by its nature then, we have had a
tremendous bipartisan, positive relationship in our subcommittee and on
our committee staff.
One of the projects I have worked on which I have yet to complete in
terms of my ultimate goal, but one of the projects I have worked on and
on which I have had some tremendous support from both sides of the
aisle, is providing young people who want to study math and science and
engineering full scholarships that would be set up by the various
departments and agencies of our government, NASA in particular, in
order to mold the education of young people so that they can fulfill
the needs of these various departments for skilled people in the
future, while at the same time providing engineering and scientific
education for our young people.
These scholarships, by the way, would not be free; they would educate
young people, and once the young person is done with the education,
having received a full scholarship, for every 1 year of scholarship,
they would be expected to work for that department or agency of
government for 2 years. It would be a payback, one might say, although
the student would then be receiving full pay like any other employee of
that department.
Mr. Speaker, I will be working on that project for the next few
years, and I would hope for this same spirit of bipartisanship that we
hear today, and as we congratulate the gentlewoman from California (Ms.
Roybal-Allard) for her hard work today on behalf of children and the
space program, that we would work together to try to implement the
scholarship program that I have just outlined. And I will be making it
a priority in my next few years in Congress, although I will not be the
chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics anymore.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman from
California (Ms. Roybal-Allard), the original sponsor of this important
bill.
Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in support of
House Joint Resolution 57, which I introduced last year with my
distinguished colleague, the chairman of the Subcommittee on Space and
Aeronautics, the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher).
I thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher) for his
support and his assistance in bringing this resolution to the floor.
This resolution, I am proud to say, has the unanimous support of the
California delegation in the House of Representatives, and I thank all
of them for their sponsorship.
Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution 57 names the proposed learning
center in the city of Downey the Columbia Memorial Space Science
Learning Center. This naming is in honor of the seven brave astronauts
who lost their lives on the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003.
The city of Downey, which I am proud to say is in my 34th
Congressional District, was home to the former Rockwell International
plant where key components of NASA's space shuttle fleet, including the
Columbia, were built. The history of America's space program runs deep
through the fabric of Downey where virtually everyone in the city
boasts of having a relative or a friend who played a key role in
engineering or building our Nation's space shuttle fleet.
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When NASA closed the shuttle manufacturing facility, it was Downey's
great pride in its space heritage that motivated city leaders to
incorporate a space science learning center as a cornerstone of its
economic redevelopment plan. Former Representative Steve Horn's early
support was key to this effort, and his ability to secure Federal
resources for the center was instrumental in moving the project
forward.
I am pleased to continue his work and to be able to have finalized
the transfer of the former NASA site from the State of California to
the city of Downey. When completed in 2006, the learning center will
memorialize the Columbia astronauts, the rich space history of Downey,
and all who helped realize our Nation's dream of space exploration.
To effectively teach current and future generations about this proud
history, Downey has contracted an historian familiar with aeronautic
development and its special context in southern California.
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His or her work will be the principle source for history-oriented
exhibits and programs at the center. The Columbia Learning Center,
however, is also about the future of space exploration. Downey's
leaders recognize that the city's legacy goes beyond astronauts and
aeronautical engineers or the shuttles, Apollo modules, and moon
capsules that were built in Downey during the last half century.
They know the future lies in our youth. The Columbia Memorial Space
Science Learning Center will therefore design programs and exhibits to
excite our youth about the sciences and to inspire them to become our
country's future scientists, engineers and astronauts who will explore
the universe and make discoveries we can now only imagine.
I cannot think of a more fitting memorial than to name the Downey
Space Science Learning Center in honor of the brave men and women of
the Columbia crew who gave their lives in the pursuits of space science
and space exploration.
I am proud to sponsor this legislation with the gentleman from
California (Mr. Rohrabacher) and the entire California delegation, and
I urge its adoption.
Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, as we conclude this important bill, I would just like to
say that I served as the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Space
and Aeronautics with the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher)
for most of those 8 years.
In my 20 years in Congress, I have not served with a more fair,
decent or knowledgeable chairman as the gentleman. And I will also say
that, within his discretion, which was most of the time, he could not
have been more bipartisan in trying to find solutions to our joint
concerns. So I very sincerely say that the Subcommittee on Space and
Aeronautics, the Committee on Science, our country is a better place
for the gentleman's service to the Committee on Science.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. GORDON. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I was just listening to the
final remarks of the gentleman when I was standing here. I was not
recognizing that we are towards the end of the session and that we are
coming to an end of a tenure. I might have been one of those that put
in a petition for the extension of the chairman's tenure. But I just
want to join my ranking member and congratulate the gentleman from
California (Mr. Rohrabacher) for many of the bipartisan efforts and
journeys that we have taken.
We have a mutual love of space exploration. We have teased each other
about unmanned and manned in space, and I will change that to womaned
and unwomaned. But in any event, I, too, want to add my appreciation. I
will continue to work with him as he works with me in supporting not
only this great resolution but also the Congressional Gold Medal that
honors our Columbia seven as well.
I thank the distinguished ranking member for yielding to me, and I
thank him for his support on the Congressional Gold Medal work and the
legislation before us.
Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I would say that all the men and women on
our subcommittee on my side of the aisle would echo those remarks.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, this is a fitting time for me to sort of step down
because we had this tremendous success yesterday on Spaceship One. And
one of my major goals as chairman of this committee was to make sure
that commercial space remained an option so that in the future that we
did not look at space as just an endeavor of the Federal Government,
but instead looked at it as possibly offering services through the
commercial sector and profit-making ventures as well as space
exploration and some of the other types of things in space science that
can only be done by the government itself or government working with
private industry.
So this great achievement of having a commercially sponsored and
designed and paid-for spaceship that went into space and was capable of
carrying passengers, this was a great success. And I want to commend
everyone who was involved in the spaceship program.
By the way, that was done in response to a prize, the X Prize, which
offered a $10 million prize to anyone who could accomplish that
mission. And I will be introducing legislation within the next few days
to try to systemize the prize concept encouraging space endeavors in
developing new technologies.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, let me finish with this one note about space.
We were talking a lot today about this particular legislation which is
aimed at providing a link between children's learning and our future
and the space program and the astronauts and the space shuttle, and
these are links that certainly exist. But what we hear most often when
we are talking about space is, why is space worth it? Why are we so
involved? Why is there a space subcommittee of the Committee on
Science? Why are we spending so much time, effort and money? Is it
really worth the investment?
What I would like to leave in this debate and on the record is why
our investment in space has been so valuable to the people of the
United States and, yes, the people of the world.
I remember when I was a young boy, that I crawled into a pit
underneath a little house in North Dakota because it had been reported
that tornados were expected that night. And we had to spend the entire
night listening to some little radio there in a hole in the ground
underneath the floor boards of this small farm. And, in fact, today, we
have the small farmers and people throughout the country and people in
cities that know when tornados are coming and have adequate warnings.
There has been much progress made in this area, especially in the
area of tornados and hurricanes.
I sat through a hurricane when I was younger. The people of Florida,
one can only wonder how many more billions of dollars would have been
lost in damage and lives would have been lost if it would not have been
for the satellite technology that permitted us to track the hurricanes
that slammed into Florida just recently. We had ample warning to people
to prepare. We now have a GPS system that will tell us where we are
located on the planet which has tremendous commercial applications but
also tremendous applications to make sure that, in the future, our
landing systems for our airplanes will be specifically guided to
protect the passengers who travel throughout the country.
I remember, before there was space imaging, and as I say, my family
came from a farming background where people farmed totally different.
Today's space imaging helps us improve the yield and protects the crops
that we plant so it helps keep the cost of food down. In each one of
these instances, we are talking about billions upon billions of dollars
that are saved by the people of the United States and the world by an
investment in space.
We are talking about communication satellites. When I was young, I
remember calling up my grandparents in North Dakota, and it was a long
distance call. We called very rarely,
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maybe two or three times a year, because the call was so expensive, and
we had to go through so many operators, and it was so disruptive. It
was $5 at that time which was a lot of money. We rarely called. But,
today, young people can call up their grandparents on cell phones from
anywhere, aided of course and made possible by the investment that we
made in space-based assets. Those telephone calls now cost a matter of
cents. We have increased the communications between generations. People
call their loved ones.
Our investment in space has increased the level of love in our
society and saved us billions of dollars. And, of course, we have, the
biggest issue when I first came to this Congress was what? The biggest
issue was, should we regulate the cable industry, cable TV? And, of
course, they said, there will never be any competition with cable TV
because they have to put in the cables.
Well, I, for one, have Direct TV at my house, and that competition
has kept the costs of cable down, and it has just proliferated
information and entertainment, made our lives happier throughout the
country and saved, again, billions of dollars because of that
competition in keeping down the cost of entertainment and information.
Of course, our military assets in space have saved the lives of our
soldiers and done a tremendous job of keeping the peace for the world,
and that is in our hands.
This is what we have accomplished with our investment. A meager
investment in space has given us tens of billions, if not hundreds of
billions, of dollars worth of value back to us. And that value can be
used in education. That value has been used to make our society better
because of what we have achieved from our space program.
We are not at the end of the space program. We have a future to look
forward to that is bright. We have a President that has offered us the
guidelines for the future and the strategy for the future. We can see a
possibility of generating power from space, from solar-based power in
the future. We can see another colony, perhaps a colony on the moon,
with its natural resources there, or on an asteroid. There are so many
things that we can accomplish.
The future depends on our children which is what this amendment today
is all about, and it depends on the willingness of this generation to
make an investment and to keep that investment in technology and in
space-related assets.
It has been my honor to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on
Space and Aeronautics, to work with people from both sides of the aisle
who are committed to this type of future for America and the world. May
we always lead the world in conquering new frontiers. May we always
lead the world into the unknown and make sure that America leads the
world into a better tomorrow.
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). The question is on the motion
offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Rohrabacher) that the
House suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution, H.J. Res. 57, as
amended.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor
thereof) the rules were suspended and the joint resolution, as amended,
was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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