“You know,” Ted said, “when we open this alien craft up and make our first contact with another form of life, it’s going to be a great moment in the history of our species on Earth. I’ve been wondering about what we should say.” “Say?” “You know, what words. At the threshold, with the cameras rolling.” “Will there be cameras?” “Oh, I’m sure there’ll be all sorts of documentation. It’s only proper, considering. So we need something to say, a memorable phrase. I was thinking of “This is a momentous moment in human history.’ ” “Momentous moment?” Norman said, frowning. “You’re right,” Ted said.
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