On the recordJuly 18, 2019
I want to thank my colleague Senator Cruz for helping me develop and advance this legislation. Thanks, as well, to my colleagues on the House Science Committee, Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Members Horn, Lucas, and Babin for their leadership and support in the House of Representatives. Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left a plaque on the lunar surface. On that plaque is a map of Earth and the following words: Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind. Our grandchildren's grandchildren should have an opportunity to observe this plaque. I thank my colleagues for taking this small step with me to ensure that the opportunity will remain for generations to come and that the spirit of Apollo--of ingenuity, of cooperation, and of peace--will inspire generations to come. Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Texas.
