it was in clear display that the Republicans had extreme behavior with extreme accusations that have been debunked over and over again

I believe we need to take stock of what the Select Subcommittee has accomplished.

the whole notion of the lab leak was bundled with the complete narrative that I had just mentioned about Dr. Fauci

All of that is absolute nonsense.

I made a commitment to follow the facts in objectively analyzing the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These extreme narratives have been the bedrock of the Select Subcommittee's Republican-led probe.

Our men and women wearing the badge experience life-threatening risks every day. As an emergency medicine physician, the increasing access to both physical and mental health resources have been a priority of mine, which is why I have…

I have always maintained that my role as Ranking Member of this Committee is to keep an open mind about how the pandemic started.

We need to ensure that American taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly, and I'm pleased by the strong bipartisan agreement demonstrated on this point today.

I remain seriously concerned that you, Dr. Daszak, appear to be eluding questions from this Committee in an attempt to avoid consequences.

That is why I am asking the subcommittee to provide funding for the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program at HRSA.

As an emergency physician, I work hand in hand with infectious disease physicians on the H1N1 response.

Outbreaks and pandemics will be more frequent in our increasingly interconnected world.

Patients with serious infections who are cared for by ID physicians have better outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs.

It is critical that we ensure all of our communities have the ID workforce they need to prepare and respond.

Today's hearing comes at a pivotal time in the ongoing efforts to fortify declining vaccine confidence, one of the greatest public health challenges of our time.

Words matter. And what we say here today will have significance ramifications on whether millions of Americans will continue to place their trust in safe and effective vaccines including the COVID-19 vaccine.

Acknowledge the overwhelming evidence-based science and recognize how COVID-19 vaccines protect and save millions of lives.

As Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee I have called for a focus on the forward-looking work of preventing and preparing for future pandemics since the outset of the Congress.

This is not putting people over politics. This is putting politics over people and the critically important work of preparing for future pandemics.

I hope that in the remaining time, which is actually less than half of the time we have left this Congress, the Select Subcommittee can change course and focus on the constructive, bipartisan work of fortifying our Nation from future…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 722, Republican Motion to Adjourn. ____________________

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for those without contraindications, COVID-19 vaccines are safe. They are effective in reducing the risk of getting the virus or giving the virus to someone else.