I am so dismayed that the budget request proposes level funding. I understand we are in a difficult fiscal climate, but NIH research saves lives, creates jobs, makes us more competitive.

I would increase it because not only is it the global leader in innovative life-saving biomedical research...

But we do not have any good studies as to adverse reactions.

I had hoped that the Administration would abandon its consolidation plan, particularly after Congress rejected the idea last year.

An important component of health reform is the requirement that insurers provide free preventive services to women.

I understand that the fiscal climate may make it difficult to fund disease-specific programs at the levels we might seek.

I think it is imperative that we provide the NIH with a minimum of $32 billion, and then we could solve so many of the other problems.

Well, I thank you for that thoughtful response. I hope we do not have to face that decision.

The work of the OEC is too important to face such severe cuts, in my judgment.

I must tell you you were talking about the block grant with a continuing focus on UASI does not make any sense to me at all.

The government's response to a possible event at Indian Point should be planned, practiced, and ready for implementation.