David Vitter actually said...

"MEADS was designed to upgrade the capabilities of the U.S., German, and Italian Air and Missile Defense systems."

"Do you think that an additional missile field on the U.S. east coast would provide more protection from long-range threats to address a coverage gap?"

"Research parks can be a useful tool for maintaining and improving America's role as the world's scientific and technological leader."

"Discussing ways the United States can maintain its crucial leading edge in scientific research and technological development is obviously of the utmost importance."