Bill Nelson actually said...

"There is the renewed commitment to technology development."

"I am simply not prepared to allow the United States to lose its edge in this critical area."

"In my opinion, this is a strategic mistake of vast proportions and one that requires the utmost reconsideration and serious attention from all levels of government."

"If the President said, 'We're going to go to Mars,' and he laid out a vision, how do you think the American public would respond?"