"one of the issues that I think boggles the mind is the four programs under the Food and Nutrition Services that have not complied with the improper payment laws for the past 4 years."
"You know, it embarrasses me that you have to raise these issues that should not even come to your level, quite frankly."
"How can the administration tell the public they are concerned about rising cost of prescription drugs on one hand, and then on the other finalize a rule that could add another $4 billion to the cost o..."
"I think it is imperative that you conduct an independent study and review--and your review include all the development of the risk factors known to the industry."
"We have an ever-shrinking pot of money for infrastructure improvement, and we are spreading it out way, way thin."
"I think the bottom line is trying to find a better--to make sure the taxpayers' dollar is protected."
"I want to say thank you for your work. In your interim time at FDA, you have been certainly a pleasure to work with."
"But if GMO products are safe, then my question would be: why are FDA or even sister agencies not doing more to educate the consumers that these products are perfectly safe?"
"Premium cigars have also been an issue. It does not have that youth access issue."
"We have seen some situations in the past where the administrations in the past have decided to release controversial, unpopular regulations in the last few months of an administration that is not retu..."
"I am concerned, and I think many are concerned that some parts of the administration have not done enough to get in front of this debate."