Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Tonko for his leadership on this important issue. I have been on the Committee of Science, Space, and Technology since I joined Congress 13 years ago, Mr. Speaker. It has been so inspiring to meet and hear from some of the Nation's, and sometimes the world's, leading scientists. Today, I rise in defense of science and scientific integrity and in defense of truth. I rise in defense of the hardworking scientists and researchers who dedicate their careers to keeping our country safe, our economy strong, and our future secure. The assault that is happening right now at our Federal science agencies is appalling and dangerous, and it must be stopped. The Trump administration, working hand in hand with Elon Musk and his shadowy group of hackers calling itself the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is dismantling the critical programs that protect clean air and water, grow the economy, and save American lives. Experienced and talented scientists at NOAA and the National Science Foundation are being demeaned and threatened with termination. Communications have been disrupted and critical research has been stalled. This is not just an attack on these individuals; it is an attack on the very foundation of our Nation's scientific enterprise. It is also affecting higher education. There is a lot of research being done in higher education with NSF grants. {time} 1830 It is not efficiency. It is not reform. It is sabotage. For what?…”