Political Quotes

“we are now several months into a global pandemic that has caused terrible human and economic suffering. Here in the United States alone, more than 2.3 million Americans have been infected, and more than 120,000 have died. That is more Americans killed in the Korean, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq wars combined and more than those killed in one of our most deadly wars, World War I. I recently spoke with Melinda Gates about the foundation she and her husband Bill established and its efforts regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Bill warned years ago to prepare for just this kind of pandemic, including directly with Donald Trump just before taking office. Not surprisingly, their foundation has provided millions to global efforts to find a vaccine and treatment for the coronavirus. One such event was an EU-hosted virtual conference in May with many of our key allies that raised more than $8 billion to be spent over 2 years to further promising vaccine and treatment efforts. The EU and Norway each gave $1 billion; the French, Germans, and Brits combined also gave nearly $1 billion; the Canadians pledged $850 million; the Swiss $400 million, and the Dutch, $200 million. Japan and others also made sizeable pledges. The Gates Foundation gave $125 million, with Melinda wisely telling the gathering, ``This virus doesn't care what nationality you are . . . As long as the virus is somewhere, it's everywhere.'' And what was the contribution of the United States? Nothing.…”