Bill Nelson actually said...

"The threat from these near-Earth objects, as well as threats from space weather, debris, and more, deserves a closer look from this committee."

"And we want to get into how you are going to nudge it away. And we will get into that."

"The American people are certainly appreciative of the conveniences... that all of these conveniences happen to be space-based."

"Because they have to be right on the ones that we know to make sure we know their trajectory."