Mark DeSaulnier: “I just find appalling... to jump to the conclusion that we should give them money at the expense of NIH.”

I am concerned by the proposals to take us backward.

At a time when public confidence in Congress is at historic lows and the House's ability to self-police member conduct is under intense scrutiny, enforcing lawful congressional process is vital to delivering swift transparency and…

Certainly, this is a good hearing, and I think it has exposed some of the challenges, and as someone who does not believe throwing money without accountability, particularly on things that risk Americans' lives, and their families'…

That was the most extreme in the ten years I have been here in Congress.