Bill Nelson actually said...

"He has been extremely involved in our community, and later after Mel came to the Senate, Skip came up here and gave 6 months of his life as Mel's general counsel here in the Senate office."

"I hope that as we do that, we will continue to find a way to do it, obviously, as efficiently and as cost effectively as possible but not be short on personnel simply because we may end up with fewer ..."

"The next generation tanker contract has been awarded, and I congratulate you on that."

"Let me add my appreciation for your service, and all the men and women wearing the Air Force blue, supporting all the efforts around the world."