"I urge my colleagues to swiftly confirm him as the next Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics at the United States Department of Agriculture."
"We also need to make sure that the FDA puts science ahead of politics."
"I have always supported a strong and independent Food and Drug Administration."
"The FDA plays a critical role in protecting families across America, and we have to make sure that they have the leadership and resources to do that well."
"Americans must have faith that when they walk into their local grocery store or their pharmacy, that the products that they purchase are safe and effective."
"We have seen report after report saying that FDA has failed to pay proper attention to many risks consumers are facing just from the food we eat."
"Our next FDA Commissioner is going to have a very important role to play in the safety of our Nation's food supply."
"It is going to require additional resources and authority so that we will be able to respond in a time of crisis."
"We are seeing a trend of politicizing public health decisions."
"This is one of my highest priorities, and I think we all share the concerns you mentioned about the recent outbreaks and the illness and sometimes deaths caused by food-borne disease in our country."
"We clearly need to work in greater partnership across agencies of the Federal Government, across levels of government--State and local public health departments are critical partners in our efforts to..."
"Statement of Senator Cantwell."
