Political Quotes

“I have great respect for my colleague from Arizona. The service he has given to this country and the sacrifices he has endured are tremendous, and nobody can underestimate what he has done for this Nation. I don't think anybody here would ever think they have done that in whatever legislative action they take. So while we may disagree on certain issues or agree with a different course of action, I believe everybody wants to do what is best for their Nation. When it comes to this particular issue of having access to space, having reliable access to space, maintaining competition in our industry so that we can provide the best value and cost savings to the American taxpayer while achieving the level of security we need, that is where I believe this debate is rightfully focused, and that is also where the debate from our own Department of Defense is focused. Nobody in this Chamber wants to continue the status quo. In fact, I have filed an amendment with Senators Nelson, Bennet, Hatch, Inhofe, and Sessions--a number of people who believe we should end the status quo and go in a new direction. In fact, that is what this entire debate is about, to make sure we no longer have to rely on the rocket as we do today.…”