Michael Burgess actually said...

"Consumer safety is a top priority for this subcommittee, and at a time where difficult budget decisions are being made across the Government, it is critical that all agencies are held accountable for ..."

"Are we any better off today than we were in 2007 and 2008, as far as containing things that come into the country that may be hazardous?"

"Consumers deserve to know answers to these questions as quickly as possible."

"There is a fundamental Constitutional issue with moving the power of the purse from Congress to a regulatory agency with no experience in disbursing fees."