Thom Tillis actually said...

"The fact that you came here because you think that NIH funding is at risk and that is a real problem, and it is a problem that we need to solve by just simply making this a priority."

"This is a perfect example of an issue where head and heart can work together."

"If we are going to get serious about immigration reform, we have to recognize that these are all levers that need to be available."

"I think you are onto a point there because as--as somebody who was a senior manager, I wanted to be able to get the most talented, most capable person for a position."