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Garneau: Astronauts enjoy public goodwill while politicians face constant opposition
“The big difference between becoming a politician from being an astronaut is, yes, you're public in both, but in one case, people generally like you as an astronaut because you are in a profession That is of interest to people. It's not controversial, but when …”
Garneau: Serving as an opposition critic trains members for cabinet roles
“I think it does. I would say that I was critic for science and technology, for industry foreign affairs at one time, short time natural resources, so I had to learn about those things. In order to be able to ask intelligent questions make intelligent speeches,…”