Richard Shelby actually said...

I remember in this subcommittee years back when people were naysayers about the Hubble telescope. They said, 'Oh, gosh, that is a waste of money.' But it hasn't been a waste of money. It has been on the cutting edge of exploration.

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Senator Shelby defends the Hubble telescope's value against past criticisms.

04/30/2014

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