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Thank you, Mr. Vice President, Mr. President, members of Congress, fellow astronauts, ladies and gentlemen.
Wilbur Wright once noted that the only bird that cold talk was the parrot, and he didn't fly very well. So I'll be brief. This week America has been recalling the Apollo program and reliving the memories of those times in which so many of us here, colleagues here in the first rows, were immersed. Our old astrogeology mentor, Gene Shoemaker, even called in one of his comets to mark the occasion with spectacular Jovian fireworks. And reminding us once again of the power and consequence of celestial extracurricular activities.
Many Americans were part of Apollo, about one or two in each thousand citizens, all across the country. They were asked by their country to do the impossible--to envisage the design and to build a method of breaking the bonds of earth's gravity and then sally forth to visit another heavenly body. The principal elements--leaving earth, navigating in space and descending to a planet unencumbered with runways and traffic control--would include major requirements necessary for a space-faring people.
Today a space shuttle flies overhead with an international crew. A number of countries have international space programs. During the space age we have increased our knowledge of our universe a thousand-fold.
Today we have with us a group of students, among America's best. To you we say we have only completed a beginning. We leave you much that is undone. There are great ideas undiscovered, breakthroughs available to those who can remove one of the truth's protective layers. There are many places to go beyond belief. Those challenges are yours--in many fields, not the least of which is space, because there lies human destiny.
Originally posted by mcrom901
and when somebody speaks the truth........
"YOU ARE A COWARD AND A LIAR"
Buzz Aldrin is a hero, not just because of the Apollo project, but because of everything that he has done.
Originally posted by mcrom901
reply to post by Daisy-Lola
nops.... you got that wrong.... i had no intention of mixing this around the moon hoax theory.... but kudos for dancing around the bush & trying to make an issue here by derailing..... what a joke....
check the contents of that quote you referred there.....
"YOU ARE A COWARD AND A LIAR"
nothing more......
Originally posted by mcrom901
as far as the punching goes.... are you feeling better now... you should have repeated it a few more times... maybe that would really cool you off....
Originally posted by mcrom901
double-standards?
Buzz Aldrin is a hero, not just because of the Apollo project, but because of everything that he has done.
yups... lie....
Originally posted by mcrom901
anyhow i don't care