"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."
"No, this bill does not serve the Nation. This bill focuses very narrowly on only one aspect of the Nation's enormous coal ash problem--namely, the benefits of recycling a portion of the ash."
"I am deeply disappointed, however, that for the third time in the last month, the majority has denied the minority a hearing witness."
"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 am dismayed that out of three of the last four hearings, the majority has denied the minority a 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."
"I think that the FDA plays a vital role in protecting the health and security of Americans."