"The Ebola epidemic in West Africa is a devastating public health crisis."
"We have a responsibility to help end this outbreak, not only to help alleviate the suffering of those in West Africa but also to prevent this devastating illness from spreading further."
"That is why I support President Obama's emergency request."
"Congress must act on this request promptly."
"We must ensure that we establish a continuous operation and provide continuous funding."
"Earlier this month, the administration requested $6.2 billion to enhance the U.S. Government response to the Ebola outbreak. The request included $400 million for NIH, FDA, and BARDA to support the de..."
"I would disagree with that completely, Mr. Waxman, because having had considerable experience in the testing of therapeutic agents and vaccines..."
"To support the clinical trials as well as more widespread use of any therapeutics and vaccines that are proven to safe and effective..."
"Hon. Henry A. Waxman, a Representative in Congress from the State of California, opening statement."
"This is a very important topic, and it is appropriate for Congress to learn about it because the American people want to know what is happening and want some answers."
"Some members called for quarantines and travel bans that experts had determined would be harmful."
"This is hysterical. Rhetoric certainly induces a great deal of fear."