Edward Markey actually said...

"We need private sector capital, and the first thing they ask us is, 'When is the--,' you know, 'What's the policy?'"

"Do you believe that there is a risk that we will lose key scientific and research capabilities in space if we largely turn over functions closer to Earth to private companies?"

"The responsibility to continue pursuing science closer to home needs to continue to be mission critical and cannot simply be jettisoned."

"Every day we benefit from the transformational advancements made possible due to space exploration."