I am concerned the Trump administration has downplayed the threat, overstated how close scientists are developing a vaccine, and silenced experts who disagree with him.

Instead, we must acknowledge the threat and allow doctors and scientists to offer candid assessments of the situation, and direct the Federal response.

My constituents are looking to the Federal Government for leadership, guidance, and expertise, and I am sure my colleagues' constituents are, too.

If we can't trust the Trump administration to be transparent with regular Congressional oversight, how can we trust it to be honest with the American people in a time of crisis?

They are looking to their Government for leadership and guidance.

The behavior of the Department gives the impression that it is seeking to evade oversight and has something to hide.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration has not been equal to the task so far.

Now is certainly not the time to leave Federal agencies engaged in the response short of resources.

This is unacceptable.

This is not only an outrageous lie but also incredibly dangerous.

Unfortunately, the President appears to prefer chaos to order and political expediency to good government.

The President must not shirk his responsibility. The country needs him to step up in a time of crisis.

Americans are rightfully concerned about the coronavirus that spreads across the globe and claimed the lives of thousands.

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Worse still, hundreds of border residents will have their private land seized by the administration in order to build Trump's wall.