Chris Smith: “These aren't nuances. These are profound issues that are raised here.”

Thank God we had a Senate that said, ‘You know, forget it. You’re not going to get these bills.’

We must act now, and we must act decisively. The lives of so many lie in the balance.

It is long overdue for a comprehensive investigation and review, and I urge the HHS OIG to look closely to determine whether it has violated federal standards for federal funding recipients.

If the U.S. also retreats due to limits on working with foreign scientists, it could jeopardize the whole future of high-energy physics.