Mars is the symbolic and totally stimulating next objective that could so dominate the next century's exploration efforts. From Mars, the resources of all the asteroids will become readily available.

I think humans will reach Mars, and I would like to see it happen in my lifetime.

The biggest benefit of Apollo was the inspiration it gave to a growing generation to get into science and aerospace.

If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.

No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky!

Exploration is wired into our brains. If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond.

I still say, 'Shoot for the moon; you might get there.'

Knowledge of the past and an optimistic view of the present give you great opportunities.

Many say exploration is part of our destiny, but it's actually our duty to future generations and their quest to ensure the survival of the human species.

Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. I am the first man to piss his pants on the moon.

There may be aliens in our Milky Way galaxy, and there are billions of other galaxies. The probability is almost certain that there is life somewhere in space.

If there’s one thing I learned in Alanon, it’s that you got to face the music because it just grows louder when you ignore it.

I like people and I like them to like me, but I wear my heart where God put it, on the inside.

What makes us different? We're the creature that can decide not to do something that we are capable of doing.

Have I yet to learn that the hardest and best-borne trials are those which are never chronicled in any earthly record, and are suffered every day!

I intend to fight to ensure that Connecticut workers have a level playing field when competing for jobs.

I'm more likely to strike up a conversation with a stranger than to try any antic or pickup lines.

You can always be writer. It's not so much a metamorphosis as it is finding what you want.

I know enough to know that when you're in a pickle... call Mom.

At bottom, no real object is unpoetical, if the poet knows how to use it properly.

I believe in rules of behavior, and I'm quite interested in stories about the consequences of breaking those rules.