James Clyburn actually said...

"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."

"The Biden administration's mixed messages demonstrate that behind their, quote, 'follow the science' slogan their true guiding light is political."