Kay Hutchison actually said...

"We are about to see the end of our Nation's ability to launch our own astronauts into space."

"I just believe, so much, that our goal was a balanced approach for manned spaceflight..."

"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."