Bill Nelson actually said...

"I clearly support the vision of eventually passing to them the responsibility of going to and from LEO."

"If, however, we instead accept the Administration's proposal laid out in this budget request, I have no doubt that it will lead to no less than the ruin of our proud space program."

"noted by Senator Nelson."

"Let me ask Dr. Gilmore. In your prepared testimony, you stated, talking about the Airborne Laser: 'The engagement was not an operational test conducted under operationally realistic conditions.'"