Don Beyer actually said...

"I look forward to hearing the testimony of our witnesses, and I trust we'll have a constructive dialogue about the important role of the federal government in funding science."

"I'm deeply concerned about efforts by this Administration, the budget we saw yesterday, to drastically reduce scientific funding..."

"I cannot imagine, Senator, that a man of your intelligence and political acumen was unaware of the meaning and consequences of inviting Charles Murray."

"As we engage in the conversation on social capital, I believe it is important that we remember that racism in our society is still very real."