Jack Swigert

“I was going to school nights and it was so demanding of your time that social activities suffered.”

“Perhaps lessons learned from space can be applied to other areas particularly to the solution of social problems.”

“The American public needs to be alerted to the value of the space program.”

“Congress must recognize that free enterprise is the cornerstone of this nation's economy.”

“I try to tailor a talk to the audience.”

“Through our space program we can find land that's tillable and grow food.”

“Where one component might do, two are used bcause rescue on a lunar mission would be next to impossible. After all, you're 250,000 miles from earth. It wouldn't be nearly so difficult while in earth orbit.”

“Apollo 13 taught me that challenges are to be met and overcome.”

“I'm no different than anyone else.”

“It's not easy to measure the effects of prayers.”

“I do hope to make a moon flight sometime.”

“If we continue to develop our space program we can take solar energy and convert it to electrical energy by beaming it back to earth.”

“I was down to an 11-handicap before running for the Senate.”

“I like to see the flag up flying proudly. When I'm in space I represent that flag.”

“If we really want a lasting peace, we've got to provide food for the whole world. Because when a man sees his family starving he's going to fight to get the basic necessities.”

“I'm fortunate to have viewed our Earth from the moon and that vision has convinced me that technology and commitment will conquer any challenge.”

“I'm a shining example of what happens if you're willing to work hard.”

“I worked after school and Saturdays to save money to take an hour of flying, even though I couldn't solo.”

“I don't think I'm confirmed bachelor.”

“If you're willing to work hard you can do whatever you want to do.”