"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."
"Federal health agencies are on the front lines when it comes to public health crises like that of the COVID-19 pandemic."
"President Biden and congressional Democrats have consistently acted to provide adequate resources for pandemic recovery."
"What is troubling is hearing some of our Republican colleagues sow confusion and fear that fosters distrust in science."
"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."
"What we do today will determine whether we are still leaders on the global stage tomorrow."
"opening statement"
"I strongly support this committee's efforts to examine and legislate ways to enhance our long-term energy security, affordability, and sustainability for the American people."
"We need our national energy policy to have vision, and that vision cannot solely be how to further enrich oil and gas companies, which are raking in record profits."
"That is why we should be celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act's nearly $370 billion in clean energy and climate investments."