07/17/2017
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"He didn't state it, but he said that this might be about politics. Well, it is not."
"What I am opposed to is using a provision that was originally intended for short-time, special consultants to fill specific critical needs being used as a substitute pay scale."
"I am not opposed or on some jihad to people who want to work in government service at HHS or NIH."
"And nobody begrudges what he is paid. I certainly don't. I have absolutely nothing but the highest esteem for him personally and professionally."