Richard Shelby actually said...

"We just know that this is a deviation from the regular government contracts. We want to make sure that NASA spends our money wisely."

"This country has finite resources to invest and while we are committed to NASA's mission, subjecting mission critical activities to shoestring budgets because a more exciting idea has come along is no..."

"I believe that with some direction and some accountability, NASA's endeavors can be successful and inspire future generations."

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