Dutch Ruppersberger actually said...

"Space is one of the most important things we deal with."

"Given the critical importance of maritime surveillance to our national security and our economy, we cannot afford a gap in this capability."

"The bill would facilitate the sharing of cyber intelligence between the government and the private sector."

"Now the Precision Tracking Space System I believe is a necessity for our country, especially so we are not outgunned by the Irans, the South Koreas, the rogue states."