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 want to thank all of the good men and women that work at NASA, the incredible scientists, the incredible leaders, astronauts, brave men and women that are leading our country's space program."

"We then followed up on that effort by once again working in a bipartisan manner, me working closely once again with Senator Nelson."

"It's due to the significance of the ISS as a key component of our national space program that this Subcommittee led the effort that extended the operation of ISS to 2024."