[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 105 (Tuesday, July 14, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1768-E1769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   H. RES. 607 WHICH COMMEMORATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF APOLLO 11 MOON 
                                LANDING

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2009

  Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to cosponsor H. Res. 607, which 
commemorates the fortieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. 
Apollo 11's successful mission was certainly a ``giant leap for 
mankind,'' that should be a source of pride for all Americans.
  One of my favorite quotes regarding the moon landing was penned by 
philosopher Ayn Rand in 1969: ``Think of what was required to achieve 
that mission: think of the unpitying effort; the merciless discipline; 
the courage; the responsibility of relying on one's judgment; the days, 
nights and years of unswerving dedication to a goal; the tension of the 
unbroken maintenance of a full, clear mental focus; and the honesty. It 
took the highest, sustained acts of virtue to create in reality what 
had only been dreamt of for millennia.''
  Rand's words not only apply to the Apollo 11 mission but to all of 
the work of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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(NASA). As a representative of the Gulf Coast of Texas, which is home 
to many of NASA's most significant triumphs, I have had the opportunity 
to meet many NASA employees. I have always been impressed by their 
professionalism and dedication to their mission.
  In conclusion, I urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating the 
fortieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon by supporting 
H. Res. 607.

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