Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"Are we really funding a lot of things at the expense of space science?"

"Exploration is great. We love extending the life of the space station."

"I am committed to a balanced space program, human spaceflight, reliable transportation system to both the space station and areas beyond, the space science, and, of course, aeronautics."

"So that is why we worked with Senator Murray and Senator Sessions to pass a budget that canceled sequester."