Ted Cruz actually said...

"Just over a half-century ago, President John F. Kennedy laid down a marker in my hometown of Houston, Texas, and made a commitment that, like the great pioneers that came before us, we too would set s..."

"We must ensure that America remains the leader in space exploration."

"I find it completely unacceptable that we have to depend on the Russians to launch U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station."

"It would seem that over time it would make sense to work to transition away from dependence on the Russians."