Paul Tonko actually said...

"It is concerning that we have seen a few unfortunate instances where political officials intervened with NOAA's scientific authority."

"I've continued to advocate for strong scientific integrity standards and protections at our Federal agencies through my Scientific Integrity Act."

"It is clear our country is on the--is called upon to meet the challenges of an innovation economy, to win a global race in that innovation economy."

"The U.S. R&D ecosystem is directly responsible for the security and prosperity that Americans enjoy today."