"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."
"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."
"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."
"the need for smart power and elevating the role of development in our national security strategy."
"I believe that the Department must address this issue if it wants to avoid the kind of waste, fraud, and abuse that undermines the public's confidence."
"We will be following that closely, too."
"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."
"We want to make sure that the considerable amount of money that we put out there is spent wisely, and that we earn the trust of America by doing it right."