John Barrasso actually said...

"Innovation is not a luxury, it is a necessity."

"Our competition is with China. We should stay focused on China instead of creating wasteful rivalries between federal agencies."

"It is hard to imagine managing this pandemic without innovations in human gene mapping, in advanced computing and in vaccine development."

"Are we all nuts for doing this sort of thing while we have preparers all around the country who are working and sending in things, and clients who have signed forms that are now incorrect?"