"If Federal standards are not made mandatory, there will be a significant disproportional impact on low-income communities and communities of color--our Nation's most vulnerable communities."
"I think that the FDA plays a vital role in protecting the health and security of Americans."
"I am dismayed that out of three of the last four hearings, the majority has denied the minority a witness."
"I am deeply disappointed, however, that for the third time in the last month, the majority has denied the minority a hearing witness."
"Make no mistake--a cut of this size would have a significant impact on FDA's ability to keep the food and drug supply safe."
"The Drug Safety Enhancement Act, introduced yesterday by Mr. Dingell, will hold manufacturers responsible for the safety of their entire pharmaceutical supply chain."
"I hope Commissioner Hamburg can help convince my Republican colleagues to reconsider their proposed cuts to the FDA budget."
"If someone calls a witness, it doesn't matter if they are a Democrat or Republican."
"If we have a large budget cut to the FDA in next year's budget, is that going to help or hurt our ability to expedite the drug approval process?"
"under this Drug Safety Enhancement Act which Mr. Dingell and some of us introduced yesterday, would that give the FDA new authorities to address issues like intentional economic adulteration like in t..."
"I really think one of the questions, Mr. Chairman, we are going to want to explore as we move forward is do we really have the kinds of modeling that we need to develop nuclear energy safely in this c..."
"I am excited about the opportunity to serve in the 112th Congress as the ranking member of this esteemed committee."