Kay Hutchison actually said...

"the ISS has been very high, this orbiting laboratory, named by Kay Bailey Hutchison as a National Laboratory, is just now starting to show a return on this investment."

"I have just a very special feeling and connection about the 'National Laboratory' designation that we did put forward in our 2005 authorization."

"We're not particularly well organized as a Federal Government to fully realize the benefits that civil space offers our society."

"You have been the champion that has kept NASA and the importance of space exploration at the forefront of your priorities, and it is mine, as well."