Marco Rubio actually said...

"the issue that hangs over the space program is the fact that at a time of growing national debt and fiscal constraints, we are trying to figure out a way to keep our leadership in space, but do so wit..."

"Everything we discuss at today's hearing, whether it's commercial space activities or going to Mars, is all tied to, and affected by, our national debt."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"I think there is no doubt that that is going to be an inevitable part of our space program. The commercial component is going to be a part as we move forward and, in fact, may free up NASA to do some ..."