Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Space Shuttle Discovery Mission

Statement by Assistant to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Space Shuttle Discovery Mission

October 3, 1988

The President joined the Cabinet in applauding the touchdown of space shuttle Discovery. The group watched the touchdown on a television set in the Cabinet Room. The President expressed his gratification by the success of the mission and pledged his support for the continued exploration of space.