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I think what concerns me is that if we use that model, if somebody comes to the Congress and says, 'Well, there is going to be a problem, we need some money, and we ought to look at incentivization, as sure as the night follows the day, we…

When you see a problem, you essentially bring the relevant people and agencies and you put together the program.

the fact that the two of you would be willing to have your agencies look at heading this up is constructive.

I am just puzzled on one point. Has the agency contacted Glaxo specifically on this matter of documentation, Dr. Crawford?

It seems to me getting good flu vaccine out to the American people is Public Health 101.

I think what concerns me is that if we use that model, if somebody comes to the Congress and says, 'Well, there is going to be a problem, we need some money, and we ought to look at incentivization, as sure as the night follows the day, we…

When you see a problem, you essentially bring the relevant people and agencies and you put together the program, say we need it within 90 days, and if Senators like us then don't vote for it, you have somebody that you can go to and you…

Would FDA like to be the lead agency? I mean, what I just basically described is what amounts to a public health SWAT team.

Let me then go the next step and flesh it out, but the fact that the two of you would be willing to have your agencies look at heading this up is constructive.

One last question if I might, Mr. Chairman. I am just puzzled on one point.

So within two to three weeks, these Governors and mayors--I know the city of New York wants to do it--they ought to have an answer?

It seems to me getting good flu vaccine out to the American people is Public Health 101.

You have been very generous. If I could submit some additional questions in writing on this, it would be very helpful.

Are we protecting Mount Hood for the people or from the people?

I held two open public meetings in Portland and in Hood River.

We applaud the Senator's efforts to recognize the call for the protection of mature and old growth forests.