Bill Nelson actually said...

"I would especially like to thank Senator Hutchison for your outstanding service and commitment not only to the ISS, but also to manned space flight."

"Senator Hutchison is responsible for the American laboratory module to be designated a National Laboratory."

"And I can't help but point out that debris is getting to be a problem in space, and the Chinese really added to the debris."

"I will never forget that launch the first time, she being the first American woman in space."