Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I am troubled that the budget does not invest adequately in future missions."

"As chairwoman, I have three priorities for NASA."

"As chairwoman, I have three priorities for NASA: make sure we have a balanced space program that will make NASA move forward with the programs that the Congress has authorized and funded."

"We want to hear from Administrator Bolden on how a cut like that will impact NASA's ability to carry out its mission."