Eddie Bernice Johnson actually said...

I believe this is part of an effort to destroy regulations that protect public health but are opposed by some regulated industries.

No one in this room is against the principles of transparency in science or in our government.

Ignoring medical research in regulatory decisionmaking is the opposite of progress, and it's not in the interest of human health.

The hearing will come to order. And without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time.