"We need you working well in that task."
"Subpoena power to be able to require testimonies is essential for the ongoing work"
"We have to be able to find a way to be able to hold people to account in the process."
"There needs to be a balanced perspective on how that is handled."
"I never want the Inspectors General Office to be used as a weapon against somebody unjustly."
"We obviously want to be able to get you, and we have been very outspoken on this, the testimonial subpoena power, to be able to make sure someone cannot just retire and then avoid any kind of pursuit ..."
"Thank you. I appreciate that, Chair Sinema, and I appreciate the final question wrap-up."
"If suddenly that goes away, there is an obvious question as to whether those are no longer going to be enforced at HHS."
"There are some obvious questions that are there, that we think need to be addressed."
"It is illegal, regardless of who it is."
"I would hope that we do not have agencies that say, 'I am going to fire you, remove you, refuse to promote you' when, for instance, USDA can say, 'You are a valuable employee. Just wear a mask.'"
"I thank all the witnesses. I appreciate your testimony today and your engagement."