[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 38 (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H864-H865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        FIRED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP

  (Mr. TONKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share the story of a Federal 
scientist who was fired by President Trump and Elon Musk.
  In the employee's own words:

       I was the quality manager for an FDA human and animal food 
     laboratory which tests foods for allergens, pesticides, 
     colors, and food additives, and microbial pathogens such as 
     E. coli and listeria. I was directly responsible for ensuring 
     that laboratory practices adhered to proper requirements. 
     Third-party lab accreditation provides confidence to the 
     public that testing is performed properly and results are 
     trustworthy.

  Science, expertise, dedication, skill, and safety is what we lose 
with these cruel and senseless firings.
  They do not, as DOGE claims, boost efficiency. They remove the 
experts who keep our communities safe. Without these public servants, 
our health

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and our well-being are at risk. I humbly respect our Federal workforce.

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