Edward Markey actually said...

"That's always the issue for the first mover. There are fast followers, sometimes even faster followers. So you have to think through the consequences of that."

"Give me your view as to what the reaction would be in Russia or China or India if the Senate legislated in the area of Article VI."

"Congress and the Administration must remain vigilant to prevent the Outer Space Treaty from being used in a manner contrary to its original intent."

"The Outer Space Treaty provides a set of principles for space activities that guides all countries and is an important foundation to build upon to ensure America's interests are preserved in outer spa..."