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"Two months ago, you said that NACA was about to reverse its lagging position, moving into a phase of parallel development and, in the long term, would gradually surpass others;
One month ago, you said NACA was right behind, poised to overtake at any moment;
Half a month ago, there was a flight malfunction with the Dream Chaser, and we had to use Russia's Alliance Spaceship again to launch our crew, paying the highest fare ever, with America covering 70% of the costs as the defaulting party, but you still said it was a minor issue;
Now, Director Claire, you're telling me that we are on the verge of losing the race?"
John itemized the changes in the situation over the past few months with an increasingly rigid expression, his inner fury burning to an extreme.
Before taking office, it was just a slight lag, and after taking office, first a space shuttle malfunction, then suddenly a significant lag—how could anyone endure this?