"We have seen report after report saying that FDA has failed to pay proper attention to many risks consumers are facing just from the food we eat."
"Our next FDA Commissioner is going to have a very important role to play in the safety of our Nation's food supply."
"It is going to require additional resources and authority so that we will be able to respond in a time of crisis."
"We are seeing a trend of politicizing public health decisions."
"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."
"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 appreciate your response very much, Secretary Clinton."
"the need for smart power and elevating the role of development in our national security strategy."
"we're not just talking about money, we're talking about people."
"I believe strongly that we can't invest more than $48 billion in supplemental funds in transportation without making sure that we get some real, measurable improvements for communities."
"I am hearing reports now that the requirement that those funds be used for capital expenses and not operating expenses is posing some problems for our rural transit systems."
"We will be following that closely, too."