Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"Let's go where no Senate's gone before, and get this job done."

"Well, guys--first of all, thank you. It's really exciting to hear you. And we really, again, want to salute your daring and your bravery and your courage."

"Hubble is the people's telescope, and it wanted to have another chance to be able to educate a new generation of scientists and school children."

"Well, listen, Space Shuttle Atlantis, we're having a hard time hearing you."