"poorly conceived directive"
"He promised that as soon as he is confirmed, he will reexamine this initiative that was implemented prior to his confirmation."
"He said he would re-examine them, and he seemed to understand the concerns that I was raising about what it would mean for very important ongoing biomedical research, including clinical trials."
"I oppose the poorly conceived directive imposing an arbitrary cap on the indirect costs that are part of NIH grants and negotiated between the grant recipient and NIH."
"He has promised that as soon as he is confirmed, he will re-examine this initiative that was implemented prior to his confirmation."
"I’ve talked with him, for example, about the difference between our relationships with Canada, which is very important to my state, versus our relationship with Mexico and China."
"I think all of us who have served with JD have had conversations with him."
"My constituents, and a majority of this country, put Trump in the White House, not this unelected, weirdo billionaire."
"Do we need to eat avocados?"
"As one of the principal authors of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 that established this coordinating position, I understand the critical role the DNI plays in the intelli..."
"I made it clear that I thought it was too sweeping, that it was causing a lot of confusion and consternation in my state, particularly for nonprofit organizations and I am glad that its apparently bee..."
"I do not make a decision on nominees until after the hearing is concluded."
"The candidate needs to be experienced and capable, and not have a stance that is hostile to the department or bureau they would be leading."
"The framers of our Constitution set up a Senate confirmation process as a check on the executive branch to make sure that all parts of government are working by the people and for the people."
"I pressed him on both his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him."
"I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover."
"As I've repeatedly said to you, I believe that we need an FBI background check to evaluate the allegations."
