Tony's Diary Package — page 143

and I explained that I could not do this since my colleagues would say (and so would I) that I am seting ovrer the line. I explained to Marc the aversion scientists (of any political persuasion) have for politicizing science. He understood completely and we wen back inot the room and I told the VP the same thing and he wa very supportive. Deb and Bob were clearly not happy with what I did, likely because they also felt uncomformtable, but had no choice since they are political appointees. Such is life. I made the correct decision. More of the constant surrealness. Here for Mother's Day