Ted Cruz actually said...

"We have conceptually said 2030s sometime is the appropriate time for Mars, but we can only do that with sufficient funding and moving forward."

"It is critical that the United States ensure its continued leadership in space."

"In my view, we need greater protections than simply a letter from the administration and I am hopeful that Congress will pass legislation making very clear the limits on Federal power."

"The real scope I believe of this hearing, and of the concern, is on the scope of Federal power, and in particular the scope of Federal power to engage in targeted killings."