Zoe Lofgren: “A public office is a public trust. Without the public's trust and confidence, government loses its legitimacy.”

Because of possible retaliatory actions against his family and/or community members.

I urge that we support and enact this good bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

My fear is that the chaos the new administration is sowing will be enough to leave our science and technology enterprise in ruins, with Chinese Communist leaders in Beijing popping champagne corks.

It unfortunately is no surprise a president who has attacked NSF from day one would seek to destroy the board that helps guide the foundation.