Howard Griffith actually said...

"Although not binding to the Federal Select Agent Program, these requirements have been found by the GAO to serve as leading practices for individual programs."

"Do CDC and APHIS have the same missions stating what the program seeks to achieve; yes or no?"

"Today the subcommittee examines the concerns over federal oversights of labs working with dangerous viruses and bacteria for research needed to protect public health and national security."

"Well, that concludes this hearing. It was, hopefully, not too painful but we do want to make sure we keep the American public protected and we appreciate the work of the GAO in helping us with that an..."