Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
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 other things in deep space and otherwise by allowing us to rely more on those sorts of things.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the importance of commercial partnerships in the space program's future.

Share & report

More from Marco Rubio

May 28, 2025

Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students.

nbcnews.com
Jun 12, 2025

Israel took unilateral action against Iran.

cbsnews.com
May 29, 2025

If you tell us that you are in favor of a group like this, and if you tell us when you apply for your visa, 'And by the way, I intend to come to your country as a student and rile up all kinds of anti-Jewish student, antisemitic…

democracynow.org
Jun 6, 2025

I would be aggressively revoking visas of Chinese students specifically who are currently studying in the U.S.

slate.com

Other voices in this conversation