Bill Nelson actually said...

"I continue to believe that the space program represents one of the best uses of taxpayer's dollars."

"our program seeks to enable the capabilities we will need for astronauts to meaningfully explore the Moon, asteroids, and eventually Mars."

"We have to have a goal, as Senators Nelson and Senator Vitter said, we have to have a target, we have to have a plan."

"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."