Frank Pallone actually said...

"On top of the raw devastation of this disease, this committee must confront the fact that, had it not been for a sluggish initial response from the Trump administration, and a President in my opinion ..."

"Fortunately, last month the House passed the Heroes Act, which provides our public health agencies with the mandate and the resources to ensure we are prepared going forward."

"This cannot continue. I think we need federal public health experts to take more of a leadership role, and this administration is failing to allow that."

"Statement of June 23, 2020, from the American Society of Microbiology, submitted by Mr. Pallone."