"By failing to effectively communicate the clinical data and the results behind the COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC and the FDA have contributed to growing vaccine hesitancy among the American people."
"It is imperative that we are an oversight body who conduct an adequate investigation and ensure that the American taxpayer dollars are being spent judiciously and within the law."
"Physicians are on the frontline during any public health emergency, and the Federal response should be guided by the firsthand experience of healthcare providers."
"Reports of serious injuries were ignored, causing serious damage to the public trust, I might add, fracturing the doctor-patient relationship."
"This is an incredibly important discussion topic and as our continued work on this Committee to get to the bottom of both the origins of COVID-19 and also the government response."
"First and foremost, let's make it clear that Congress does, in fact, have the authority over and oversight of executive agencies."
"When agencies like HHS refuse to cooperate with request from Congress you are not only insulting this institution, you are insulting and disrespecting the American people."
"It is the responsibility of this Select Subcommittee to investigate, to learn, and to further establish a path forward when agencies refuse to comply."
"The American people want, and the American people deserve answers from this Subcommittee and from executive agencies."
"We, on this side, do not see that responsiveness."
"I feel that there needs to be an open dialog, but HHS has not provided us with that."
"I think it's actually you have no right to force someone to be vaccinated."