Chellie Pingree: “I have been a long-time supporter of research. I am a huge fan of cooperative extension.”

I never take any campaign for granted.

I’ve had Republicans say to me, ‘I’m not that worried about the Medicaid cuts because you guys are going to take over and you’re going to fix it,

They (Republicans) know we’re non-functional.

Secretary Bunch has guided the Smithsonian through a period of unprecedented political interference while remaining committed to scholarship, expertise, and the public trust.