"I compliment you on being in your present position, and how important it is, in my eyes."
"I'm going to help you in every way I possibly can."
"I agree with you that enforcement of DSHEA is our top priority; I mean, when it comes to dietary supplements."
"By and large, the vast majority of them, as you've indicated, put out pretty good products, that work, and--you know."
"Well, that report does confirm that Wisconsin dairy products are safe. I, personally, would put that State's dairy products at the top of the list, right under Utah's dairy products, of course."
"Well, they have the authority to. But, again, we--we're responsible, too, for not providing the money so that they can do a better job."
"Hasn't the FDA already established safe levels of heavy metals and trace elements in our food products? Don't those standards already allow the FDA to determine safe levels for dietary supplements?"
"the industry itself is something that I think is important, and certainly want to make sure that it flourishes, but, at the same time, has proper checks and balances, so that consumers are protected."
"Every FDA commissioner since DSHEA has told me that they have enough authority under DSHEA to resolve the conflicts in this industry."
"I would hope you--that would please you."
"We feel badly that you betrayed us by leaving here and going to the FDA."