Thomas McClintock actually said...

"You are the watch dog. You are responsible for assuring the integrity of the scientific data that is driving these policy proposals."

"One of the concerns that has been expressed here at this hearing and elsewhere, Ms. Kendall, is a complete lack of focus on the principle responsibilities of the Inspector General."

"Well, wouldn't that be of prime interest to the Inspector General's office?"

"Now, given the well-documented complaint of political tampering with scientific data made by the official directly responsible for overseeing the scientific integrity of these studies, your statement ..."