Why not require the prime grantee to fully reimburse the government if they are one of their subcontractors fail to fully comply with the terms of the grant.

I stand by my earlier statement. You are doing a good job because that is a pretty darn comprehensive answer.

I want to commend you, Secretary Bunch, for--I think you are doing a great job.

I do not think this issue has been raised, but I do--would like to get your thoughts.

I have no idea why NIH would think it's a good idea to give us tax dollars to Communist China.

I do not ever want to lose the trusted source. Right now, you cannot trust everything that happens with AI.

Thank you, Chair Peters, and Ranking Member Paul for holding this hearing.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

In order to expand the scope of oversight to all privately funded research would require a legislative action.

Why not require the prime grantee to fully reimburse the government if they are one of their subcontractors fail to fully comply with the terms of the grant.

I would place that burden on Congress and on the White House.

Do you know any instances where NIH has ever held anybody accountable and gotten the money back?

I have watched how you have, you know, taken on this challenge, worked with the community across the region.

I think it is wonderful. But if you want to see the real stuff, come to Virginia.

It should not matter where the funding comes from in terms of making sure this research is being done safely, securely, and responsibly.

While I have great, you know, respect for California, Minnesota, Nebraska, remember the 250th in many ways was--and regardless what those folks in Boston say, it is more Williamsburg.

I would place that burden on Congress and on the White House.

I want to commend you, Secretary Bunch, for--I think you are doing a great job.