Very few Senators have been astronauts like Senator Nelson. He may be the most passionate advocate for space exploration who has ever served in Congress.

Investing in space technology is investing in our future.

Under his leadership, the Senate passed the bipartisan NASA Authorization Act of 2010.

I told you that I didn't think you could contain enrichment, and I still don't.

I think we have been wanting in that area in the department.

I think you are saying the same thing, and I appreciate that answer.

I just want to applaud the administration for normalizing relations.

But Congress passed the last NASA authorization act in 2010, as I just mentioned.

Scientific research--and improving technology transfer and commercialization--is a smart investment. It's vital to our Nation's future--for our national defense and our economy.

Scientific research and improving technology transfer and commercialization is smart investment.

This law continues to guide NASA as a multi-mission agency, and to quote that multi-mission from the statute, quote, 'balanced and robust set of core commissions in science, aeronautics, and human spaceflight and exploration.'

I think in too much of our discussion with countries around the world, we have talked about the right to worship.

I think the President said this was a good example of our successful policy.

I firmly believe the Fed should not raise rates until wages are back on a steady trend.

However, one alternative measure that seems to fully capture a better sense of labor force participation is the U6 measure that lists total unemployed and underemployed at 11.3 percent as of January 2015.

To me the single biggest problem the country faces is the decline of middle-class incomes.

I believe the Fed should remain committed to its current accommodative policy until it sees clear evidence that shows a consistent improvement in wages.

The role of Congress is not to serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, but it is to provide strong oversight and, when times demand it, bring about structural reforms.