"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 have always maintained that my role as Ranking Member of this Committee is to keep an open mind about how the pandemic started."
"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."
"It is critical that we ensure all of our communities have the ID workforce they need to prepare and respond."
"Patients with serious infections who are cared for by ID physicians have better outcomes, shorter hospital stays, and lower healthcare costs."
"That is why I am asking the subcommittee to provide funding for the Bio-Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program at HRSA."
"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 ..."
"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."