Bill Cassidy said "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." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 17, 2023

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.

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Cassidy highlights the loss of public trust in NIH due to partisan debates during COVID-19.

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