Tammy Duckworth actually said...

"As the Chief Operating Officer of the Department, will you protect career civil servants who are doing important scientific research from political interference and politically motivated budget cuts?"

"My concerns only increased when subsequent reports emerged that the Secretary of Energy was actively working to manipulate DOE's research efforts to produce studies that advance a non-scientific parti..."

"Efforts to delay, weaken or eliminate the ozone standard are justified by supporters as necessary to save money. However, there are expenses associated with taking care of sick kids."

"As a mother, I believe that safeguarding communities against public health issues like smog and pollution must remain a top priority."