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Chapter 67 Are You Afraid of Mathematicians Who Can Debate?

“Sorry, we don’t need evidence.

Professor Lin once publicly stated in an interview with Hong Kong Radio that he is still Chinese emotionally, which means he is still Chinese spiritually, which is a very big risk.

In addition, after Professor Lin returned to China in July last year, China's missile technology made a leap forward.

Combined with the two, having the other person serve as special assistant for space affairs will have serious implications for America's security.

Such risks are enough for us to exclude Professor Lin from this position.

I also don’t think that with the existence of NASA and the National Space Council, we need to create a position called a special assistant for space affairs.”

After Barry Goldwater finished speaking, the Elephant Party members present burst into thunderous applause.

Fortunately, as a Chinese who has experienced the era of information explosion, Lin Ran has had many arguments with others on the simplified Chinese Internet, so he is very good at such occasions.

Lin Ran thought, I thought you had uncovered Chen Jingrun’s true identity, is that it?
In addition, Thomas, a senior inspector of the Hong Kong Special Branch, testified for him. Thomas's report is probably still lying in the offices of MI6 and a certain IA.

With Thomas's confession, Lin Ran wouldn't panic even if they found out Chen Jingrun's true identity.

When it was Lin Ran's turn to speak, he patted the microphone in front of him and said leisurely:
"I'm sorry, but I have to say that the legislators who raised these questions haven't done enough research. The reasons they offered are, just like Director Weber said, based entirely on conjecture.

When I was interviewed by Hong Kong media, I said that I still have the core of classical Chinese culture in my culture. Since its founding, America has inherited a lot of ancient Roman heritage, from legal design to political ideas to various architectural designs in Washington.

From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams to Alexander Hamilton, these three early founding fathers of America have more or less stated that America is the successor of Rome.

Jefferson wrote that the history of the Roman Republic is the best textbook we have, and he designed the Virginia State Capitol to resemble Roman architecture.

In his A Vindication of the Laws of America, John Adams cited the Roman historian Polybius, saying that Rome's mixed government was a model for American law.

Alexander Hamilton published directly under the Roman pseudonym Tully, suggesting that the United States inherited Rome's civic responsibilities.

Now there are also many bureaucrats and congressmen in the White House and Capitol Hill who consider themselves the successors of Rome, but the real successor of Rome - Romania is a communist state.

If I am a culturally Chinese person and there is a risk, then shouldn't the risks faced by so many spiritual Romanians, from the past to the present, from Congress to the White House, be far greater than mine?
If these heirs of Rome are not spiritual Romanians, then on what basis does this senator say that I am spiritually Chinese?

From America to Europe, there are countless Chinese people around the world. They are inseparable from the ancient China in terms of spiritual culture. Are they all spiritual Chinese?

Cultural ties cannot change the reality of nationality, and the other party's doubts are completely unfounded."

After Lin Ran finished speaking, the applause became even louder, mainly because his words hit the excitement points of the media present.

As we all know, America or most Western countries follow the maritime law system. The biggest feature of the maritime law system is case law, which uses existing judgments as a reference for subsequent case judgments.

Lin Ran's rebuttal cited classics and even brought out American ancestors. From the perspective of American maritime law, it is naturally persuasive.

More importantly, in previous hearings, like the Oppenheimer hearing, I either didn't have the information or didn't know about it, and was almost passive throughout the hearing.

None of the veteran Washington journalists here have ever seen a mathematician who can quote so many classics and speak so eloquently. If you didn’t know him, you would think he was a senior lawyer or a veteran politician.

In addition, in everyone's traditional impression, Chinese people are generally gentle in character and it is rare to see them fight back so directly, which makes the contrast even stronger.

This contrast excited the reporters and opened their eyes. "Also, I need to emphasize that while my role as Special Assistant for Space Affairs may not have a significant impact or contribution, it can at least help prevent many problems from arising.

On December 1957, 12, the Vanguard TV-6 launch failed, with the rocket exploding on the launch pad.

On March 1958, 3, the Explorer 5 launch failed; the third stage of the rocket did not ignite.

On August 1958, 8, the Pioneer 17 launch failed due to an upper stage failure and escape velocity was not achieved.

On January 1959, 1, the Discoverer 21 launch failed due to a second stage failure and it did not reach orbit.

On April 1959, 4, the Discoverer 13 launch failed due to a similar second-stage failure.

On September 1959, 9, the Transit 17A launch failed; the second stage did not ignite and the mission did not reach orbit.

Over the past five years, NASA has been reported by journalists as failing one after another.

These failures resulted in high financial costs and project delays for NASA and the US space agency, and the explosion of Vanguard TV-3 was even broadcast live on national television.

This also caused a crisis of public confidence in NASA and America's technological strength.

With my participation, I can avoid unnecessary risks in rocket design, testing procedures, quality control and personnel management.

Make NASA great again."

After Lin Ran's passionate statement, the reporters were left bewildered. Everyone in the audience whispered:

“When has NASA ever been great?”

"Wasn't NASA just established two years ago? It's been a laughingstock ever since. How can it possibly have anything to do with greatness?"

"Is Professor Lin talking about NASA?"

The congressmen also looked at each other in bewilderment. They didn't know until they heard it, and they were shocked. Putting all the failures of NASA's rockets together, why does it seem that NASA has only failures and no successes?

After a heated exchange of words, the host, Vice President Lyndon, called it a day:

"Okay, this concludes the hearing. The Security Committee will hold a closed-door meeting and reach our conclusions as soon as possible. Thank you to all colleagues from all walks of life for participating."

"Randolph, don't worry too much, this hearing is just a formality.

You made a really good point about making NASA great again!"

After the meeting, James Webb specially invited Lin Ran to a banquet. Others questioned this, but he had no doubt at all, because making NASA great again was also his goal.

Whether it was great before is not important.

"You have to know that this hearing was convened by Linden, and the director of the Security Committee is also Linden. He won't make things difficult for you.

But Randolph, do you know what your mission is as Special Assistant for Space Affairs?"

(End of this chapter)