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CORPUS CHRISTI – U.S. Sen. John Cornyn made the following statement Wednesday regarding President Bush’s plan for space exploration:"I applaud the President’s dedication to making manned space flight and exploration a national priority. He has outlined a bold vision of optimism for the future of America. Who can predict what we will gain, what great accomplishments or discoveries may benefit mankind decades from now, thanks to this renewed commitment to our space program."NASA missions are a critical part of technological and scientific advances, ensuring our national security, and creating jobs in Texas. And I’m confident that the President’s support for NASA and vision for our future will motivate and encourage young people to study math and science. We must always remember that the goals we set in our time are not just raised for our benefit, but they will help and encourage future generations of leaders and innovators in Texas and throughout America."We are Americans. Let us dream big dreams, not small ones.” Cornyn toured the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) in October and expressed his support for their mission and its importance to Texas and the nation.Also, following the terrible disaster of the Space Shuttle Columbia explosion last Feb. 1, Cornyn traveled to JSC for the memorial honoring the astronauts who lost their lives. He also gave a speech on the Senate floor as a special tribute to the seven astronauts who died, and he traveled to Nacogdoches to thank the recovery workers for their efforts after the Columbia explosion.