Were it NOT for one of the Bush's (?) we would still have at least ONE Space Shuttle available to do a cleanup job IF we decided it prudent.
WHen ONE of the BUSH IDIOTS were in power, a private conglomeration asked if THEY could build a shuttle; they were TURNED DOWN COLD...So NOW we have to rely on any number of nation's to get payloads into space?!?!?
So much for being a leader!!!