G. K. Butterfield actually said...

"I am concerned that this executive order could in fact make it more difficult to implement these agreements and respond to the applications."

"If the administration truly wants FDA to protect public health and fulfill its mission, it should not implement a hiring freeze that could prevent the replacement of key personnel."

"It is important that we continue to build on this progress by supporting the FDA's agreement with industry."

"It is critical therefore that the administration respect these agreements and ensure that the FDA has all of the resources that it needs to review these important treatments."