Patty Murray actually said...

"It is going to require additional resources and authority so that we will be able to respond in a time of crisis."

"This is one of my highest priorities, and I think we all share the concerns you mentioned about the recent outbreaks and the illness and sometimes deaths caused by food-borne disease in our country."

"Americans must have faith that when they walk into their local grocery store or their pharmacy, that the products that they purchase are safe and effective."

"We clearly need to work in greater partnership across agencies of the Federal Government, across levels of government--State and local public health departments are critical partners in our efforts to..."