Quote by Christa McAuliffe

The president felt that it was important to send an ordinary citizen to experience the excitement of space travel as a representative for all Americans.

The president felt that it was important to send an ordinary

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This quote expresses the president's belief in the significance of choosing an average individual to partake in space travel. The rationale behind this decision is to offer an opportunity for an ordinary citizen to represent and embody the dreams and aspirations of all Americans. By doing so, the president aims to recognize and emphasize the value of the collective American experience through the transformative adventure of space exploration.

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