"in direct contradiction to Mr. Fisher's sworn statement, at a press conference on the evening of February 19, 2025, you stated, 'I signed an order creating the Department of Government Efficiency and ..."
"Elon Musk and DOGE can't be allowed to creep on Americans' most sensitive data as they operate in the shadows."
"This is an important step, and inspectors general must be free to pursue their investigations without interference."
"Who is this unelected billionaire that he can attempt to dismantle federal agencies, fire people, transfer them, offer them early retirement and have sweeping changes to federal agencies without havin..."
"Of course not. The whole point of being at a hearing is votes can happen anytime."
"And, Elon, if you want to run AID, get nominated by Trump and go to the Senate. And good luck in getting confirmed."
"I think it's outrageous. Think about it. The world's premier development humanitarian aid organization, the Agency for International Development of the United States government, is going to be alleged..."
"I can only say. I guess it takes one to know one. A convicted felon convicted of 34 felony counts, ought to be able to recognize a criminal enterprise when he sees one. AID is not one."
"The law has to be abided by."
"I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who’s got experience, who is seasoned, who can be trusted, who’s capable and who’s got a record of productivity and I think that prevailed."
"I have to say I am persuaded in your tenure and in your testimony today that you are certainly committed to the Postal Service and in making it viable."