Political Quotes

“It continues to be clear that our friends on the other side just cannot tolerate or abide by the absence of racist initiatives or disparate treatment based on race, but Americans are done with the politicization of science, especially after the tyrannical government mandates that shut down the economy during the coronavirus. President Biden promised a few years ago a return to normalcy, but his administration has only weaponized the government against the American people even more. I wish the Biden administration would focus as much on cutting the reckless spending, securing our border, and putting Americans first as they do on dividing people along racial lines. Mr. Chair, I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I can't state strongly enough how much I oppose this amendment, which thwarts biomedical research to save people's lives. That is what is done in this area. That is what the NIH does. That is what the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities reviews. It is about saving lives. We have no more noble cause in this institution than to help to save people's lives, whoever they are. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Good). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR.…”