Political Quotes

Senator Collins asked the OMB to withdraw parts of the rule that would unduly burden scientific and biomedical research and small communities.

I took particular issue with the provision that would allow political appointees to review grant proposals, noting that it would undermine the goal of awarding funds 'based on scientific merit and value, rather than political ideology.'

They don’t have them yet. The orders were placed, but they couldn’t [process] the orders when the government was shut down.

He’s the one that needs to respond to the reports. I’m not going to comment on them. But I will say that based on widespread reporting it appears that he struggles to control his temper.