“I know you care about us. Most people who make it into mission control and behind an officer’s desk don’t see us as people anymore. We’re talent or resources. But you… I don’t know. You’re not afraid to talk to me about loving the stars. You’re not afraid to be afraid for us. It’s easy — even for me — to forget that I and my crew aren’t just components of this shuttle. But every day that I talk to you, you remind me why we’re doing it.”
