Bill Nelson actually said...

"I strongly support Senator Hutchison's efforts to ensure that a review of space station requirements is conducted."

"As the STRATCOM commander, my concern... is what impact this decision might have on the industrial base as we look to the future."

"I think the overall DOD has been taken by surprise in this NASA announcement to cancel. I have clearly let it be known my displeasure."

"I think that it was significant, from a policy standpoint."