“It doesn't matter what you do, if you're a plumber or a senator, you're a public servant. And if you're a public servant, you're not there for your own benefit.”

— Marc Garneau

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About Marc Garneau

Astronaut • Canadian

Marc Garneau is a distinguished Canadian astronaut, engineer, and former politician. He made history in October 1984 by becoming the first Canadian to fly in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. Following a...

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