02/07/2024
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"Unfortunately, it became a lightning rod for partisan debates during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that eroded the trust between the NIH and the public."
"Senators expected to vote in your confirmation should be aware of any such deal prior to the nomination."
"My gosh, if we are doctors, we should actually look at the evidence, not listen to the rhetoric."
"Last week, I asked President Biden and Secretary Becerra for a full accounting of any deals cut with Members of Congress relative to advancing your nomination."