Tom Udall actually said...

"Scientific research--and improving technology transfer and commercialization--is a smart investment. It's vital to our Nation's future--for our national defense and our economy."

"This law continues to guide NASA as a multi-mission agency, and to quote that multi-mission from the statute, quote, 'balanced and robust set of core commissions in science, aeronautics, and human spa..."

"Very few Senators have been astronauts like Senator Nelson. He may be the most passionate advocate for space exploration who has ever served in Congress."

"I just want to applaud the administration for normalizing relations."