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For Immediate Release
 
July 26, 2005

Houston- We Don't Have a Problem
 
Green Sees the Discovery Launching as the Return of the Phoenix
 
Washington, D.C.-Congressman Gene Green (D-Texas) released the following statement on the launching of the Discovery Shuttle.
 
“While we will never forget the men and women who lost their lives onboard Challenger and most recently Columbia, NASA has spent over two years reviewing safety measures and structural integrity of the current space fleet so that we can safely return to flight.”
 
“From the pioneering Mercury missions, to the Apollo voyages to the moon, to the construction of the revolutionary International Space Station, America’s astronauts have boldly gone where no man has gone before.” 
 
“Our scientific understanding, quality of life, and ability to imagine a better future have been greatly increased by the brave men and women who volunteer and are selected for these difficult missions.”
“NASA’s mission is one of exploration, discovery and innovation.  The innovation of new technology and the continued understanding of our planet and solar system has lead to many advances in science that have benefited our country and our economy.” 
 
“These brave men and women are an inspiration not only to me but to millions of school children that watched this launch today from their desks, it’s a momentous occasion.  NASA’s return to flight will inspire students to be the next generation of astronauts and scientists.”
 
“Let us keep them in our prayers and may these brave men and women do great work and more importantly may they return safely to their families and to their country.  We are very proud.”
 
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