Bill Nelson

Obviously, we must protect the young athletes, some of whom are children.

In regard to space acquisitions, the DOD and NRO acquisition structures are different and we have heard praises of the NRO's structure.

Past studies such as the 2001 Space Commission and the 2008 Allard Commission have recommended far-reaching organizational changes to DOD's space enterprise, including centralizing space management.

A National Space Council provides an apex to the whole of government approach and can act as the focal point for national level space-related equities across the national security, civil, commercial and international portfolio.

The White House is standing up a National Space Council led by the Vice President to give focus and attention to space matters across the government.

So what we need to do is to take a comprehensive approach to helping our State and local governments respond to this opioid epidemic. I was very happy to be an early part of putting together and sponsoring a bill called the Comprehensive…

I want to talk as well about the Republican healthcare plan and point out why it is moving on very treacherous territory when it will affect the funding of Medicaid by lessening the amount of Medicaid money that will be spent in the…

It's those kind of rules that--maybe you have a reason for it, but it just doesn't make sense, and it's not in your interest, either, because you need to accommodate the traveling public.

Major airlines, including United, typically charge consumers $200 or more for changing or canceling a domestic flight.

Well, if it doesn't save you money, you may want to put yourself in the place of the consumer.

And I think that is certainly a true statement that you said, and if anyone wants to feel good about an airline, watch the movie, 'Sully,' about Captain Sullenberger and the way that crew operated under extremely dangerous circumstances.

No passenger should ever be treated like this on an airline.

The average distance between rows, as Senator Nelson has described in great detail--the average distance--before regulation, it was 35 inches, and today, it's about 31 inches.

I truly hope the airlines are sincere and their corrective actions match their words.

American Airlines is cutting more leg room in the economy class.

What happened to Dr. Dao is just simply unconscionable.

The airline industry in this country has become anti-competitive and consumers are being hurt in the process.

The FCC's proposed NPRMs to potentially preempt local authority would have, I think, devastating effects on the industry and on the choices available for consumers.

You're going to put up 4,000-plus satellites, you're going to cover every part of the globe.

I want to particularly thank Senator Nelson not only for his focus on this issue, but for his excellent service for all Floridians--we are truly fortunate to have him represent us.

That lasting finality can only come from legislation, which is why I have been open to finding a true bipartisan solution on this issue.

I'm an optimist by nature but it's pretty clear to me that the climate isn't ripe at the moment for any negotiations that will lead to real, substantive legislation.

The climate just isn't ripe at the moment for a legislative solution.

Net neutrality legislation is not going to happen overnight.

This Senator has been open to finding a bipartisan solution on this issue.