Richard Shelby actually said...

"I have long been a supporter of public-private partnerships that use Federal dollars to leverage private resources."

"Well, some of us are concerned about the funding necessary for the SLS rocket development and, of course, the other components."

"This sounds like a great arrangement for the companies but I don't believe it is a great arrangement for the taxpayer."

"I strongly believe that this country must continue to push the science and engineering envelope while maintaining focus on current investments."