10/14/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"But when you look at the importance of what we do, things like Hubble, the International Space Station, our exploration program, our climate observing, observing the Earth, the dynamic Earth, all of t..."
"Hello to all of our astronauts on Space Shuttle Atlantis. You are taking part in something quite historical, not only have you given the Hubble a new life, but you're going to give the Senate a new le..."
"You've touched our hearts, and you've also made history."
"That's what Hubble and the other science, basic science that we do in this great country is all about."