Frank Pallone actually said...

"Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work described these lapses as a 'massive institutional failure.'"

"GAO has recommended the establishment of the single Federal entity to conduct Government-wide strategic planning and oversight for high-containment labs."

"Let me just then ask again, do you believe that the establishment of these national standards and oversight might address some of the gaps that led to the recent incidents at DoD and CDC?"

"I am deeply relieved that no one has fallen ill as a result of these lapses."