I helped write it, Mr. Leibowitz. We knew what we were doing and we are proud of it.

I just don't. I think that sensibility of the American people is on target.

One of the most important responsibilities the subcommittee has is to protect consumers.

I don't think your description 'clear as mud' is fair. I think that is meant to muddle the conversation, but that is my view.

The FTC and the FCC have different sources of legal authority and they have different tools that they can use to protect consumers.

the American people have always been I think justifiably suspicious of big Government, what it can do, what it holds, how it can be used against people.

If we can't be timely--identify, target, be timely, bring it up, have these measures in place, then this is just a piece of paper with good ideas on it.

I am very proud of the legislation that former Congressman Mike Rogers and myself shaped and shepherded to create the law that led to BARDA.

I really don't get your reason, your thinking, and what you have testified today, Dr. Hatchett, about contracting authority under BARDA.

I want to know, in terms of our national security and the import of what this law is about, why do you take the position that you do?

I think we have to raise our vision and keep in front of us exactly what I just said.

Preparedness is not a partisan issue. It has never been, and it shouldn't be treated as such again.