Don Beyer actually said...

"It's especially important because this Administration has repeatedly undermined science, particularly in agencies where science should be the key component."

"Sam Clovis, who was the Administration's pick to be the Chief Scientist, is not a scientist of any kind, much less an agricultural scientist."

"The American people, Republican, Democratic and everything else, deserve a higher standard of experience and accomplishment from the top scientific leaders in our government."

"Obama's simple recognition was an acceptance of this gift to the American people."