Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) rejected the idea that government weather manipulation could have fueled catastrophic flash flooding in Texas over the weekend, even as weather modification theories have gained traction with some of his Republican colleagues.

Beast reported that while rescue teams searched floodwaters in Texas that Cruz remained in Greece, continuing to sightsee.

The Texas senator was seen touring the Parthenon in Athens. His staff said the senator booked the earliest flight back to Texas when he learned of the disaster.