Hugs, thanks and grilled cheese: Astronauts describe their top priorities after returning to Earth

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore tell NBC News' Tom Costello about the first things they wanted to do upon returning to Earth after nine months, as well as the food they were craving.
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