[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 52 (Wednesday, April 14, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H2508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            SUPPORT FOR NASA

  (Mr. GRIFFITH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, it is no coincidence that we have the most 
advanced manned space flight program on earth, attracting and inspiring 
the world's greatest minds. Our space program is a matter of great 
national pride and of great national security importance.
  We are profoundly disappointed in the lack of vision coming from the 
administration, sending a message to our scientific community that 
indicates a lack of understanding and commitment. This matter goes to 
the very essence of what makes America the greatest country on earth.
  Lowering expectations for manned space flight is not compatible with 
the culture of America. Dr. Holdren's recent statement that we can't 
expect to be number one in everything indefinitely is shockingly, 
shockingly uninspiring. However, if we do not strive to maintain our 
primacy in manned space flight, we will be well on our way to 
mediocrity.
  I and the entire NASA Caucus will do everything in our power to fund 
Constellation with a budget that is respectful of the investments we 
have made in our space program.

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