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As the most forward-deployed citizens of the planet at this moment,

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we, the first expedition crew aboard Space Station Alpha...

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We are well started on our journey of exploration and discovery,

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building a foothold for men and women who will voyage

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and live in places far away from our home planet.

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We are opening a Gateway to Space

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for all humankind.

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As we orbit the planet every 90 minutes,

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we see a world without borders, and send our wish

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that all nations will work towards peace and harmony.

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Our world has changed dramatically.

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Still, the ISS is physical proof that nations can work together in harmony,

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and should promote peace and global cooperation, and reach goals that are simply out of this world.

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On this night, we would like to share with all,

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our good fortune on this space adventure,

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our wonder and excitement as we gaze on the Earth's splendor,

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and our strong sense that the human spirit to do, to explore, to discover

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has no limit.

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Times are hard all over the world,

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but this is a time when we can all think

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about being together and treasuring our planet,

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and we have a pretty nice view of it up here.