Patty Murray actually said...

"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."

"The FDA plays a critical role in protecting families across America, and we have to make sure that they have the leadership and resources to do that well."

"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..."

"I have always supported a strong and independent Food and Drug Administration."