06/15/2015
https://www.congress.gov...
"Last week, I asked President Biden and Secretary Becerra for a full accounting of any deals cut with Members of Congress relative to advancing your nomination."
"Senators expected to vote in your confirmation should be aware of any such deal prior to the nomination."
"Unfortunately, it became a lightning rod for partisan debates during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that eroded the trust between the NIH and the public."
"First and foremost, you will be tasked to rebuild the relationship with Congress and the public, being a leader that represents the interests of all Americans and not just of the scientific community."