Don Beyer actually said...

Today we're talking about one bold effort that could get us much closer to achieving that Mars goal, space nuclear propulsion.

If the United States is serious about leading in a human mission to Mars, we have no time to lose.

Space nuclear propulsion can produce thrust far more efficiently than conventional chemical systems, allowing for shorter trip times to Mars...

If we're serious about deep space exploration to Mars with humans, which I am serious about, and I know everyone on this Committee is, we ne...