I know the drug would have been approved had it not been for the political pressure. Number three, another senior career scientist, currently employed, quote, Dr. Makary's approach has made direct lobbying to the Commissioner's office a smart and productive business practice for companies to get what they want. Secretary, you spent your career trying to lift up on the environmental front, scientists beating back political pressure. Does this sound like an agency that is effectively lifting up science over politics? (00:42–01:50)
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Asserts that direct lobbying to the FDA Commissioner's office is effective for companies.
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