David Vitter actually said...

"Mars is the focus of our design reference mission."

"President Kennedy didn't say, 'We're going to spend several billion dollars and do some really neat R&D.'"

"I absolutely want seventh-graders to think about Mars, because that is the sort of thing that will inspire them."

"I believe this new budget is a big step backward, because of the, you know, fundamental problems I've tried to underscore."