Richard Shelby actually said...

"the taxpayer gets two satellites with only five instruments for $12 billion and a launch date delayed until 2016."

"The administration has created a National Export Initiative to meet the President's goal of doubling exports in 5 years, which we all support."

"I assume you would be--of NIST taking on a larger role in supporting forensic science disciplines, including an increase in appropriations for this purpose?"

"Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward, which was highly critical of the current status of forensic science in this country."