"I applaud you in trying to do that."
"I think the people trust their local governments, obviously, more than the Federal Government."
"I am in complete agreement with you that this must be a locally-led initiative."
"We have to take that to the next level."
"This Administration's bullying and intimidation must stop."
"I think there's some hypocrisy here."
"Transparency from executive agencies is necessary to ensure Congress' ability to carry out our oversight and legislative responsibilities effectively."
"I agree this is chilling, and what the chilling effect of this is, the government using the power and the strength of law to suppress a dissenting view regardless of whether you agree with it or not."
"According to the Constitution, Article I, section 4, who's responsible for elections, states or the federal government?"
"I would take the same stance if the tides were turned and it was the government trying to suppress the views that there is climate change when the government was assessing that there is not."
"the American people rely upon this government for their safety and security, from homeland security to even the safety and security of their financial assets through the FDIC."