John Dingell actually said...

"I have heard nothing in the way of hard statements that relate to what it is this committee needs to know."

"I find myself, Mr. Chairman, somewhat distressed here."

"We have made progress but we know from recent events such as the H1N1 pandemic that more must be done to ensure our Nation's readiness."

"if the proposed cuts to the FDA budget included in H.R. 2112 are enacted, will FDA have to lay off employees? Yes or no."