Jim Clyburn actually said...

"We must never again allow politics to interfere with processes of public health."

"It is essential that safeguards be put in place to protect the scientific integrity of public health agencies."

"Today's hearing has revisited a dark chapter in the history of our Nation's public health agencies."

"Public health requires public trust and, unfortunately, the CDC and other public health agencies have seriously damaged their credibility with the public during this pandemic."