"I am impressed with the detail and objectivity of Congressman Shays' subcommittee report. Congressman Shays conducted six hearings in 1999 and allowed both DoD and concerned servicemembers a fair hearing, including my testimony last October. The committee's findings confirm that my concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the anthrax vaccine are fully justified. I agree with the committee's recommendation that mandatory anthrax vaccinations be suspended and that the current vaccine is investigational and therefore requires informed consent from servicemembers."

"This bipartisan report by Congressman Shays' committee confirms that servicemembers' health is not a partisan issue. Despite the fact that I am still under charges for refusing the vaccine, this reaffirms my faith in America's democracy -- which I have sworn to protect with my life as an Air Force officer. I commend legislators from both parties for their efforts -- especially Congressman Shays and Chairman Burton."

"Given the overwhelming evidence presented in this report, I look forward to the Secretary of Defense acting quickly on the committee's recommendations to insure the safety of America's military servicemembers."