What is the scientist's response to claims that federal layoffs are making America more efficient?

The NIH scientist firmly rejects the efficiency argument, stating it's not efficient to fire people indiscriminately based solely on HR forms without considering their actual work. She highlights how critical health and safety roles have been affected, including scientists working on nuclear weapons safety, bird flu, and substance use disorders. The scientist emphasizes that while the process may be efficient at firing people, it's not efficient at running government, as these indiscriminate cuts undermine important public health and safety initiatives.