Mark Takano actually said...

"Protecting the independence of the Inspector Generals will strengthen accountability and transparency of our democratic institutions."

"It was deeply troubling to witness such an attempt, and cabinet officials should not have unilateral authority to remove IG's without cause."

"And I'm a proud cosponsor of Representative Schiff's Protecting our Democracy Act, which contains a sweeping set of reforms aimed at strengthening our democracy."

"I look forward to working with the Education Department to better protect students and taxpayers affected by school closures."