this is a critical moment in our Nation's history--a moment when partisanship should be set to the side, politics should be put on hold, and every Member of this Chamber should focus on what they can do to ensure the integrity of our…

before I discuss why the nominee before us, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, is the wrong choice to lead the Food and Drug Administration, I want to take a minute to talk about the FDA's impact on the health and safety of patients and families…

like so many, I spent the weekend reflecting on what the past 100 days have meant. And from President Trump--aided by congressional Republicans--it has been 100 days of broken promises, 100 days of far too much division, and 100 days of…

I thank the Senator from Connecticut, who frames this exactly correctly on the vote that we are about to take on a motion to proceed to yet another CRA that will be another broken promise on the part of President Trump and Republicans…

There is no more important role for VA than to be there when a veteran is in crisis.

I believe, Mr. Chairman, that this subcommittee should be updated monthly until they are met.

when workers and families fought back against President Trump's first disastrous pick for Secretary of Labor, Andrew Puzder, they made it clear that they want a Secretary of Labor who will fight for their interests, especially as President…

There has to be a sense of urgency. I just have to tell you as someone who has been involved in veterans' issues and been on top of this for a long time, these are issues that have to be resolved immediately.

Are there cultural shortcomings at the VA that would help explain the high rate of suicide among women veterans?

I expect the VA to deal with this problem.

They trust the food they buy from the grocery store is safe.

No responsiveness. No transparency. No accountability. It is really frightening and frustrating.

I am personally outraged by this Administration's continued efforts to undermine and rollback women's rights and access to healthcare.

To date, five companies that have met these requirements are able to once again provide the necessary training to midshipmen on their vessels in a safe, zero-tolerance environment.

Your commitment to make sure that any decision is science-based, evidence-based is really important on this issue to me.

I have to tell you, I am concerned about your commitment to do everything you can to protect health under this really important landmark law.

I remain deeply concerned with the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Will you commit to taking these steps?

Sexual assault is a heinous crime that must be eradicated in every corner of our society.

Maintaining the Gold Standard of safety and efficacy for medical products is fundamental to FDA's mission.

I come to the floor to express my deep concern about the Republicans' rush to fill the vacant Supreme Court seat and about President Trump's nominee for this critical position. I believe one of the most solemn and consequential decisions…

I ask that you expand your review to encompass the entirety of the recently completed Culture Audit and the Academy's Action Plan.

I want to know if you will stand up for women and fight against any political attempts by President Trump and Vice President Pence to politicize decisions about women's health.

Do you commit to making decisions on safety and efficacy of new products based on the standards in the current law and the science, and not bow to political pressure from the Administration?

You are willing to stand up to the Administration if they put political pressure on you?