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On the recordMay 22, 2013
I cannot in good conscience entertain discussion of legislation when not one person has been fired, reprimanded, or held culpable at the Food and Drug Administration.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess criticizes the FDA for lack of accountability before discussing new legislation.

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