"The administration must allow the career scientists at the FDA to do their jobs free from political interference."
"All of us on this committee, Democrats and Republicans, are rooting for a safe, effective, and trusted COVID-19 vaccine."
"I believe I am joined by everyone in hoping that such a vaccine is available as soon as feasible."
"The health of our nation depends on it."
"I urge each of us to put politics aside--I know we're a few weeks from election, but put politics aside in order to deliver one unified, life-saving message, that Americans can trust the FDA's vaccine..."
"I got my flu shot too, and I echo what you say, everybody should get their flu shot."
"my fear is that the Trump administration might force the FDA to approve a vaccine before proven to be safe and effective in an effort to boost the President's political fortunes."
"the President has consistently placed politics over science in the Nation's COVID response, and he's undermined, in my opinion, the independence and integrity of our public health agencies and scienti..."
"I regret that Mitch McConnell and President Trump have not--I mean, really stood in the way of the HEROES Act that the House passed back in May."
"I continue to call on Mitch McConnell and President Trump to come to the table to negotiate real help for American families and our public health system."
"This is a national outrage that should concern all Members of this Committee."
"I believe so strongly in that, and I believe that that's what we need to do."