Political Quotes

“Well, the Senator makes a great point because CDC is kind of the crucible where all the partners in health care in the country come together. You might remember when we were here on 9/11/01, shortly after the attack on the Trade Center in New York. Then the anthrax letters started to be mailed to Capitol Hill. It was CDC that within days tracked down the anthrax and helped us develop the defenses so we didn't have a problem with the anthrax infection. We got the Cipro distributed to those who were exposed to keep them from succumbing to that disease. That is the kind of timely effort we need for an agency like the CDC to be able to quickly respond. Public health security is a component of our national security, as is evidenced by the anthrax case. With the potential threat of engineered biological weapons, CDC remains vigilant and ready to act with experts and countermeasures to protect the American people. With emerging diseases such as MERS and H7N9, CDC has sent CDC teams around the globe to investigate their origin, develop and ship laboratory diagnostic kits to the affected areas, and save lives day in and day out around the world.”