Dana Rohrabacher actually said...

Now, let me suggest that perhaps the billion dollars, and that would provide protection for not just the United States but for the world.

I would suggest that this is one area of leadership that the United States could really take a role in

This will assure that the majority of the technology developed will directly benefit the U.S. economy.

The threat from asteroids and meteors is real. America must take the lead to develop practical and effective solutions.