Bill Nelson actually said...

"America's preeminence in space is more than a source of national pride. It is a source of strategic advantage."

"if not more, with flat line funding, you all are going to have to make these choices."

"So, with regard to the first part of the instrument, as long as the two up there are going, you can keep that data coming."

"I am hopeful that you will be able to take a look at that budget in light of where we are today, recognizing that we have to do more with less."