George Butterfield actually said...

"Now is the time to come together to support the FDA. Our constituents are counting on us, my colleagues, to work together in this space."

"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."