David Vitter actually said...

"What I believe is clear to most of us, however, is that the projected funding levels provided in this proposal for the 5-years following FY 2010 represent a virtual no-growth budget that likely would ..."

"To the Administration's credit, they have initiated a review of the country's human space flight programs, and they have selected the right man to lead that effort in Norm Augustine."

"It seems to me there have to be options that fit within the budget, but that in and of itself is a very constrained question."

"I applaud the appointment of Norm Augustine who has enormous background and credibility to lead the current review."