$10,000 for the primary and the general election and really sharp at getting big money from big pacs. no donation over $200 and no pac contribution. it is time the average citizen had the same choice as the head of -- oracle of omaha, the head of google, and the head of facebook. let's stand up for the average citizen and not the special few. let me and the constitution party ticket in 2012 and we will give america the change that it needs, and it will not be the

barack obama change of 2008. >> next, the final landing and transfer ceremony of the space shuttle discovery. then, alec baldwin on funding for the arts. then, imf managing director kristine a guard. -- christine legard.

>> we will be landing full length out if that is possible. >> ok. we can work pretty much anything out. we will just keep him in the pattern and keep -- get him in as fast as possible. >> i appreciate that, sir. thank you.

>> i may be winding you midfield

right away on runway 30, okay? >> we will be ready. >> all right. >> the t-38 will be making a right turn. we will try to get them on the ground. he might be passing barely below you on an east downwind. i need you to stay at 2000.

>> maintain at or below 1500. we will have you cleared to land on runway 01 center. >> ok. i just want to let you know. >> yee-haw! >> echo tango to the t-38. clear room for the t-38. >> copy that. >> head right up my tower and

hold to the north of it. >> pluto 9-5, turn left. clear to land runway one center.

>> you can climb wherever you

need. >> i would like to get close to the airplane. where is echo tango? >> he is crossing up there. low altitude. echo tango, helicopters are flying right now. >> we have one in sight to the southwest. >> the other is to the east. >> he is in focus. we have that aircraft in sight. >> go ahead and proceed as

requested. pluto 9-8, right exit. contact ground.

>> tell me the route you want to fly again. >> clear to land 1340 at 14.

>> proceed eastbound and, from there, we will get you towards mannassas. me point, we would like to get a straight-on photo. >> on thursday, discovery was officially transferred to the smithsonian and placed on permanent distrait. -- placed on permanent display.

the national air and space museum at a welcoming ceremony. it moved from the dulles international airport to the smithsonian institution in virginia. coming up, we will hear from nasa administrator charles bolden, and former senator and nasa astronaut, john glenn. this one-hour event is courtesy of nasa. ♪ ♪

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>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to our distinguished panel of presenters. [applause]

>> ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the presentation of the colors and the singing of our national anthem by ms. denise graves. ♪ ['it's a grand ol' flag"] ♪

♪ ♪ oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?

whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? and the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ♪ [applause] >> tamarine card -- the marine guard color before you is unique wild in on commissioner officer carries the official better core of the marine corps. the vans is played with the

battle corps commemorate to the campaigns in which the marines have per dissipated. they span the entire history of our nation from the revolutionary war to the president, declared with palms, oakley's, and clusters of stars. they represent the campaign of the united states marines. it is the oldest post of the core to be entrusted with the colors of this battle corps. -- custody of this battle color. ♪

♪ >> ladies and john, please be seated. -- ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. in honor of this historic event, we would like to recognize the dedication and patriotism of all branches of our armed services. once your service song is played, please feel free to stand and be recognized. we are proud to present armed forces salute. here is once again, the commandants alone, the united

states marine and drum and bugle corps. ♪ ["into the wild blue yonder"]

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[applause] ♪ [applause] >> ladies and all men, the commandants of, the united states marine drum and bugle corps. [applause]

>> ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the director of the smithsonian air and space museum, general jack daley. [applause] >> if your blood is not moving now, let me know and i will send a gurney for you. [laughter] how about another hand for the tremendous performance as w have had here by miss denise graves said, the cover -- the color guard and the drum and bugle corps of the united states [applause] marine corps] good morning -- united states marine corps. [applause] good morning.

it is my pleasure to welcome you here. this is the most mispronounced name of any smithsonian facility. we are delighted to have you here to transfer the space shuttle discovery into america's collection of aviation and space treasures. it is great to see such a large, enthusiastic crowd. and many of you have been standing for several hours. we realize that and we will keep this program moving. but i hope the memories you take from today will make it worthwhile. the centerpened in 2003 in the recognition of the wright brothers a century before. the wright flyer is one of the most iconic aircraft in the museum's collection today. and today, we will welcome another. another treasure, one that

recommended -- represents the 30-year history of the shuttle program, that symbol o the trams of human space flight. -- a triumph of human space flight the represent courage, creativity, skill, and that unique quality that we all share, the american spirit. for every major milestone in space history, americans have participated in the excitement, pride, and optimism of the occasion, and today is no different. nce 1960, nasa and the smithsonian have worked together to make space objects accessible to e public. discovery is the latest example of this collaboration. on behalf of the national air and space museum and the american people, grateful to nasa for its continuing generosity. it is ok to apply there, folks. applaud there,

folks. [applause] without private support, the museum would not be able to present exhibitions and programs. today's ceremony was made possible through the generous support of the boeing co. and lockheed martin corp. another opportunity. [applause] to set the stage for the celebration, i would like to introduce a short vio produced by nasa. please, turn your attention to the screens for highlights of discovery. ♪ >> the space shuttle discovery, named for past ships of exploration, was delivered from it palmdale california factory to the kennedy space center in 1983. since then, discovery has lived up to the historic legacy of its name it has been up more than any spacecraft. in order, a probe -- it carried

laboratories to study with us as, and insurance to study the earth and itatmosphere. it became the first spacecraft to bring his satellite back to earth. [cheers and applause but perhaps even more compelling than the discovery is enabled in space, the spirit of this vehicle has help humanity to discover on earth. it's missions include flights that showcase how one time cold war adversaries can become a longtime friends for exploration. it's like have expanded space travel beyond boundaries of age, gender, and race, counting among those who flew on it, the oldest astronaut, the first female shuttle pilot, and a first african-american space

walker. [applause] but above all, discovery twice proved that america had the will and determination to persevere and to succeed in the face of devastating grief and tragedy, returning america to space after the challenger and the columbia accidents. discovery is the most this -- most accomplished ace shuttle endeavour, amounting to ove 5000 trips around the earth, and more than 300 days in space. [applause] >> although it is impossible to recognize that thousands of people by name who contributed to discoveries achievements, we are honored to have 15 of the 32 commanders of discovery who are here on stage. we have both of co, whose 1985

mission contributed to two satellites in orbit. jo english, whose crude -- joe engle, whose crew delivered three satellites -- whose crew deliver three satellites. if you are going to cheer for one of them, you ought to cheer for all of them. mike coast who is now director -- mike caots, who is now director of the johnson space center. [applause] fred gregory. [applause] he commanded eighth classified -- he commanded a classified mission. remember your days in space? >> [unintelligible] [laughter] >> you can tell an astronaut, but you cannot tell him much. [laughter] bob, who served on the discovery mission ken cameron, who deserve doniger that said the atmosphere.

-- that studied the atmosphere. i got to get these pages here. that is what moister does for you on a morning like this. just stand up. frank culbertson. he commanded a mission that it astrophysics research. [applause] charlie moulton, now administrator of nasa, and commanded a mission with a ientific laboratory on board. [applause] stay up. [laughter] curt brown, the only one to man 3 discovery missions, including one to service the hubble space telescope charlie mere court. -- telescope. charlie precourt.

dr. horowitz, mpted the first docking and crew exchange with the international space station. eileen collins, -- [cheers and applause] flew two missions on discovery, first as product, and then return commander to the space station. [applause] [applause] steve]. -- steve lyndsey. [applause] he commanded two missions from the space station and ought it home for its final unassisted light. get it? [laughter] will work on that one. c j sterko. [applause] to theivered equipment o space station. alan poindexter -- [applause]

became the largest contingent in space ever at one time, 13 people. and also with us, 13 more shuttle astronauts. and welcome pilots bill reedy -- [applause] -- don williams -- [applause] -- joe alle-- [applause] -- chris ferguson -- a [applause] -- tom jones [applause] -- ] -- [applause] tom jones -- [applause] can writer. -- ken ritenour. [applause] steve robinson [applause]

casey torn [applause] -- casey trnton. [applause] and last but not least, payload specialist, john glenn. [applause] this is one of the greatest gatherings of astronauts probably in the history of nasa. [applause] the things we have to do to become an astronaut are incredible. but when you are commander, you are the top of the bunch. this is only a handful of the

incredible people at nasa. they are risking their lives every day in space and developing new capabities to get there. you will not see this again either. 2012 is the 100 anniversary of the marine corps aviation. and we will celebrate this the entire year, and you will see to read of it as a evidence by the new zocor -- the drum and bugle corps. you will see more of it right now. he was a distinguished aviator preserved in the record 35 years and it -- in the marine corps 35 years. it is my pleasure to introduce major general usns he retired, charlie bolden. -- retired united states marine corps, charlie bolden. [applause]

>> thank you very much. to my mazing colleagues who flew this incredible machine and the entire shuttle fleet, thank you very much for what you've given to my country. there is a group to my left and to my right. you see those? they wear those iridescent green safety jackets and stuff. they are part of the incredible career of people who make it possible for us to do what we do. they represent the united states alliance, boeing, lockheed, you name it. it is the entire na family. please, give them a hand. [applause]

and i will tell you, if you want tmeet some incredible people and shake their hands and get some stories about where the skeletons are hidden, you can talk to the crowd. [laughter] it is my pleasure to be here to welcome discovery to her new home and opened this chapter of her historically. i welcome all of you to share in the accomplishments of discovery and a fleet of which she is a part as we look forward to the future which she has led us. it drew this nation together in times of tragedy and triumph. we are now happy to share this legacy with millions of visitors in this fantastic venue. alongside this historic air and space craft that has changed our world and turned science fiction into science fact, and how does realize what seemed to many to be impossible dreams. we have been able to travel $148,000,221.600 75 miles.

miles.5 i was privileged to board discovery twice, first as the hubble mission in 1990, finally as commander when we flew for the first time with their russian crew member in 1994. discovery also was of the mir space station torrez, conducting the -- twice, conducting service missions to the hubble and to the international space station. and speaking of the international space station, when the coastguard saw was played got -- kasab was played, -- song was played, a coast guard member was with us in

spirit. dan was with us in spirit. [applause] i also wanto look forward to what she and the shuttle fleet have helped to make possible. the we are embarked on an expired -- exciting new space exploration journey. and we are relying on american ingenuity and know how. nassau is partnering with private industry to provide crew and cargo to the international space station, while developing the most powerful rocket ever built, to take the nation are the never before into the solar system political -- the source system. the shuttle fleet was amazing and we havlearned what we will apply to the next generation of space transportation systems. even now, the shuttles have been at transferred to the space center for early testing of the heavy launch vehicle that will take us further into space

than ever before, to an asteroid and on to mars. the shuttle and space that we had in order was something we could accomplish it regularly, although i will not say routinely, because every time a human set off for space and leave for the planet, i know we describe it as white, but you will notice it is start a little bit. -- charred a little bit. try going through three dawson degrees and see if you do not get a little charge. -- 3000 degrees and see if you do not get a little charred. ultimately, they helped us construct the international space station, where astronauts have lived and worked continuoly for more than a 11 years now, helping with experiments that help to further destinations. that unique laboratory will be our stepping stone to the rest of the solar system. as nasa retires the shuttle

fleet, we are transitioning to a new era of exploration. with technology at the forefront to help us to reach higher and leave future generations with greater capabilities. today,e turn discovery over to the smithsonian with great expectation that as we have always done, nasa will continue to inspire young people today and tomorrow to dream of space, to dream of on covering the secrets of the universe, and take steps to pursue their careers that will make them the exoration leaders of tomorrow. the hope we leave you with today is that this magnificent flying machine that carried more people into space than any vehicle ever before will be a testamen not only to overcoming the human and tenological obstacles of the day, but a tangible example at our dreams of exploration, of reaching our higher potential arelways within reach if we stretch for them.

to the smithsonian institution and the national air and space museum, i know you will take care of discovery as you have the many, fax -- space artifacts that you're taking care for more than a decade now. -- more than five decades now. i know that sunday, my grandchildren will be able to stand in awe of this great white bird that o innovation is continuing to pursue. to innovate and create the on the next horizon. now we have another speaker will talk a little bit more about the incredible life of discovery. >> the space shuttle began in august of '94 through its final flight in march 2011, during which it delivered the permanent multi-purpose module

to the international space station. discovery launched a year in space during 39 flights over 27 years of service and travel more than 148 million miles during 5 miles -- 5038 orbits of earth. all told, the space shuttle's lost half billion miles in space over 30 years of space flight and 135 missions and conducted scientific research. >> those machines include the delivery of interplanetary probes that deployed the servicing of the hubble space telescope. we remember discovery fondly and wish her well at her new home at the center in virginia.

[applause] >> overseeing the museum with its 19 research centers and its global duties is a big job. especially with the 37 million objects in the collection. nasa is not the only whone who can use numbers. but when it comes to adding that to the national collection, the secretary is an enthusiastic supporter. it is my pleasure to introduce the secretary of the smithsonian institution, dr. wayne kollhoff. [applause] >> thank you. it is a pleasure to be here. i have one of the best jobs in the world. i even have a general that reports to me. notice he did not show up when

he introduced me. [laughter] -- choked up when he introduced me. we are so proud of jack and his staff. and let's give them a big hand. [applause] we value charlie and our great partnership. i am proud to be here with our fellow region's chair and the members of the board. i would like to ask the members of the board of regents to stand up. [applause] of course, it is always an honor to see our friend, senator john glenn, who is certainly a supporter of the smithsonian and a legendary pioneer of space

travel. discovery is just one of the latest artifacts on display here. senator -- you can see the fiberglass from the mercury program, or the drug store camera he bought and modified to take on this historic flight. now, this magnificent engineering marvel, dcovery, which will be a centerpiece here at the center. f. scott fitzgerald famously noted there are no second acts in american lives. senator glenn dispel that notn whene reprise his after not role on this very shuttle at the age of 77. now, discovery begins its own second act as an engine of imagination, education, and

inspiration. as secretary of transportation ray lahood said tuesday when it landed, that was a wow moment in american history as people stood and cheered as a discovery made its final flight. in 2009, i had the pleasure of introducing center glen at the john h. quinn electors. or commemorating the 40 it -- 40th anniversary of the apollo program. he said something that struck me. in 1969, people all over the world said we landed on the moon. that united all cultures on our planet. many, if not most of us, have some personal connection to the shuttle program and the discovery. we had an employee for 30 years who worked on the shuttle program from its inception. as president of georgia tech, i was touched when we were

presented flags from space in our archives. two were from the discovery. [applause] discovery and all of the space bridging were good at cultures. the astronauts represented a full spectrum of our diverse society and work alongside counterparts from europe, japan, and canada on thenternational space station. no matter where you are from, with hard work and dedication, by learning math, science, and engineering, you might travel to the stars. as discovery embarks on its new mission, it will continue to teach that lesson. although millions of people will have a chance to see it in person, we can reach many more worldwide.

all this week, people are sharing their discovery photos, comments, and memories. on tuesday, we will use something called instagram. results in 24 hours or remarkable. 10 million people talking about the landing of the discovery. amazing. that has helped us and nasa bring our science and educational program to the people of the world. we are especially excited about discove's potential to help reach students and inspire young people everywhere. young people in the audience today, we are glad you are with us today. you will grow to be the next engineers and scientists. our scientists today represent the best. maybe one of our young visitors will even be the first after not

to set foot on a distant planet in the distant universe. discovery is not just a reminder of human ingenuity -- it is a challenge to keep the wizard in -- exploration is the essence of the american spirit. let discovery rekindle that spirit so we remember what we did before and we can do again. thank you. [applause] >> our next speaker is himself an american icon. at 90-years of age, he has served our country in many capacities and has contributed to the space program in many ways. in november, he received the highest civilian award from congress -- the congressional

gold medal are his pioneering space exploration. it is my privilege to introduce someone who made his hisric first flight please welcome senator john glenn. >> thank you. thank you very much. perhaps this started with a pioneer sippers landed on this new land that americans have always had a curious nature that has served us well. what is over the next hill? what is around the next bend? if we could just learn howo

separate out of this chemical, it could use it to do whatever? explorthey did. it paid out beyond their wildest dreams. they sent out scouts followed by wagon trains over insurmountable obstacles of forests, mountains, rivers, does it. sometimes there were -- deserts. sometimes there were losses but they moved on. a good trip was about 10 miles as themade the six month journey to oregon or california. discovery in the travel that 10 miles in just two seconds. albeit at a little higher altitude. new science breakthroughs were changing our nation. railroad replaced wagon trains.

gasoline engines brought on automobiles. 23 years after the last wagon ain, the wright brothers flew a hawk in 1993. for tens of thousands of years, people looked up at the blue sky by day and the stars and moon by night. they wondered what was up there. could we ever gof their? where to go if we could go up their attacks there seem to be insurmountable odds against that ever happening. we must count ourselves among the most fortunate people of all time when we could realize that ages old dream can finely go. mercury and gemini i developed our abilities followed by apollo and neil armstrong's

never to be forgotten first footprint on someplace other than the earth. we transition from apollo to a new vehicle, the space shuttle but was intended to broaden opportunities for orbital activities. it certainly did. it is the star. it has the most extensive record ofll the fleet. the missions included a wild bunch of things. it became a science platform for nine flight, a telescope repair station. this has literally written the astronomy books for all time. it is a flat out truck. it was the first space station delivery truck, at 13 flight it made to put together the space

station that goes over us even today. discovery westerly a heavy haller any space station. that station is now doing continuing research with 15 international partners for us and the most unique scientific laboratory ever conceived. the unfortunate decision made a 0.5 years ago to terminate the fleet prematurely grounded our discovery. we recovered and now we move on with new programs and possibilities unmited. toy we also honor those who may discover possible. the work force kept if flightworthy. they were represented here today by 15 former flight

commanders. today they take on a new mission. it is important. it will be on display not only as a testament to the events of our time, but also as an inspiration to future generations. adobe symbol for our nation a space flight and hope unchallenged and leadership and aspiration to explore and to excel. that is a big mission. we rently celebrated its 50th anniversary of our first orbital flight in a speech to congress.

i closed with a statement that i would repeat today. as our knowledge of the universe in which we live increases, may god grant as the wisdom and guidance to use it wisely. thank you. [applause] >> thank you. an internationally known physicist, our next speaker is also helping to shape the future of the smithsonian. it is an honor to introduce the chair of board of regents, dr. france cordiva. >> thank you. i would like to add my welcome to senator glenn.

our colleagues from nasa and all our guests here today thank you for your support at the smitonian. it is your support of our american values of freedom and exploration and discovery. i would like to congratulate the staff of the national air and space museum. i do not know about you, but i will never forget those two big birds touching each other like that. wasn't that extraordinary?

i am particularly pleased to be here today not only in my capacity as chair of the board of regents but also as the former chief scientist for nasa. and as president of perdue university where one of our goals is launching tomorrow's leaders. at perdue, we have had 22 of our alumni go into space iluding the first and last astronauts on the moon. following senator glenn's remarks, hundreds ofngineers and scientistsho have helped ensure that the shuttle program makes a tremendous impact for us all. since before senator glenn first orbited the earth in 1962, at nasa and the smithsonian have recognized the need to preserve and make it accessible artifacts

that can best tell the story of american in space. as a result, millions of americans annually visit the national air and space museum including this, the hockey center. there are thousands of historic objects that have interested. some of these are iconic. but there is maybe less so. parautes, engine parts. all of them help us understand the unique flight that the space program holds in our imagination.

before discovery can officially joined them and the national collection, we have a little bit of paper work to complete. the agreement transferring discovy from nasa to the smithsonian. i will now like to ask the general bouldin and general dailey as representatives to step forward. senator glenn, would you please join them as the witness? >> i am a witness. [laughter] [applause]

>> no. sure they don't screw it up. >> keep an eye on them. it is done. >> the space shuttle discovery is not officially part of the national collection. quite the pc presiding. we can learn a lesson. can you notice how the suspect of these guys are? -- how disrespectful of these guys are?

or let them get away with it one more time. i like to recognize all those involved. the washington dulles airport is celebrating its 50th anniversary. the department of common security which work in cooperation with the shuttle flies over -- signature flight support for tugs and telling. they provided all of the support for the telling to and from. for the telling to and from.