Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, we received a letter from the Association of American Universities, which says, in part: `` . . . as currently proposed, sections 117a, 117b, 117c, and 117d in the bill are unhelpful to advancing the national and research security interests of the United States. Indeed, the new faculty and staff gift reporting requirement for any and all countries is excessive, will prove counterproductive, and divert important university resources away from more valuable and focused efforts to address legitimate research security risks. Additionally, the bill's contract waiver requirement will prevent U.S. researchers and students from participating in important international scientific collaborations and exchange programs, ultimately harming-- not helping--the U.S. maintain its global leadership position in critical areas of scientific research.'' Mr. Chair, I include this letter in the Record, and I reserve the balance of my time. Association of American Universities, Washington, DC, March 24, 2025. Hon. Mike Johnson, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Hakeem Jeffries, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Speaker Johnson and Minority Leader Jeffries: I write on behalf of the Association of American Universities (AAU) representing 69 leading U.S. research universities to urge your opposition to H.R.…”