I agree that it's much needed and, you know, in the right direction.

I'm very concerned about these men and women who are coming home and don't have a job, and where we've left them.

Does that sort of exemplify your approach to how you are going to do your job?

I am proud to support his nomination, which I hope will be favorably considered very shortly.

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

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 control food-borne disease--and of…

Our next FDA Commissioner is going to have a very important role to play in the safety of our Nation's food supply.

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

We are seeing a trend of politicizing public health decisions.

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.