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Smith Cheers Return to Flight

Date: July 26, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Science


Smith Cheers Return to Flight
July 26, 2005

Washington, DC- Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) cheered the launch of the space shuttle Discovery today and commended the efforts of NASA's employees and its numerous contractors who labored to return the nation to manned spaceflight. Smith is a member of the House Science Committee's Subcommittee on Space.

"The launch of the shuttle Discovery represents a proud step forward for NASA. Since the loss of the Columbia and her brave crew, return to flight has been a personal mission for countless individuals involved in our space program," said Smith.

"Their dedication to exploration and commitment to excellence have guided us to this moment. The pride and hopes of this nation ride with Discovery today," noted Smith.

"Congratulations to all the scientists, technicians, engineers, support personal, astronauts and contractors who made this event possible. Discovery's crew builds upon America's great space faring tradition and furthers mankind's natural instinct to explore," concluded Smith.

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