Bill Nelson actually said...

"as Senator Nelson said, it is absolutely critical that we understand Earth's environment because this is the only place that we have to live."

"We are so dependent upon the protection from those natural disasters... by being able to have the advanced warning."

"I am truly excited about my opportunity to serve as Ranking Member for the Subcommittee, and I look forward to our discussion today."

"I want to compliment the Ranking Member, to see someone so enthusiastic as Senator Peters is, is indeed extremely gratifying."