The following is a statement by NASA Administrator Michael Griffin after the signing by the president of the NASA Authorization Act of 2008:

"I'm grateful to the president for his signature on the NASA Authorization Act of 2008. The major provisions of this authorization bill affirm Congress' support for the broad goals of the president's space exploration policy, including the return of American astronauts to the moon, exploration of Mars and other destinations."

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