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"If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life."

- Gus Grissom, Commander, Apollo 1, speaking a few weeks before his death in the Apollo 1 fire.


49 posted on 02/01/2003 4:25:09 PM PST by Semper911
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To: Semper911
An appropriate sentiment at an appropriate time.
52 posted on 02/01/2003 4:31:42 PM PST by BenLurkin
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To: Semper911
I think all our astronauts feel that way. They know it's risky and they know it's worth it.

Please keep posting that Grissom quote.
58 posted on 02/01/2003 6:12:52 PM PST by George W. Bush
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