Bill Nelson actually said...

"It would be a very powerful statement to Iran if Russia joined with us or with NATO in a missile defense program."

"Cooperative missile defense efforts with allies should be strengthened and opportunities for missile defense cooperation with Russia should be further explored."

"I particularly think that what is in the public interest is to have unfettered freedom of the press and all that that brings to a democracy."

"May I say, Mr. Chairman, just in conclusion--and thank you, again, for being visionary yourself in holding a hearing like this--I, as an observer, to see this thing fast changing in front of our eyes ..."