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Letter: Politicians should learn from astronauts

I am a bit puzzled as I read the article regarding astronaut training (“Richland astronaut candidate on what’s next, getting the call,” TCH, June 9).

So, our astronauts need to learn Russian so they can talk to fellow astronauts in space. Whereas, our news is filled with concerns about our politicians talking to Russians.

Perhaps it is time for politicians to learn from the astronauts, since we all are living on some type of spaceship?

Edward “Kurt” Johnson, Richland

This story was originally published June 21, 2017 at 3:32 PM with the headline "Letter: Politicians should learn from astronauts."

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