<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishMmarekani huyo anajaribu kuepuka kumlaumu Mir kwa matatizo yake, lakini anasema marafiki zake wanaotembea angani waliogopa adhabu kutoka kwa serikali ya Urusi.  <response>: The American avoids placing blame for Mirs woes, but does say his cosmonaut pals feared retribution from the Russian government. 