Kay Hutchison actually said...

"This administration places our investment in the space station and its capabilities, as well as our future exploration capabilities at serious risk."

"Once the shuttles are retired, we will be reduced to buying seats on Russian vehicles for the foreseeable future."

"I'm afraid we're falling away and falling behind in that area."

"We should not expect [the Russians] to shoulder their space program and ours, when we should be able to do it ourselves."