Ted Cruz actually said...

"This decision created a gap in capability for our National Space Program and has made NASA reliant upon Russia to transport American astronauts."

"I know Senator Nelson views that responsibility with the same gravity."

"So does NASA have any agreements in place for sharing revenue that could be utilized to lower ISS costs?"

"We just heard the defense rest, and I will say my friend, Senator Matlock, would receive a directed verdict if this were, indeed, a courtroom."