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Steve Scalise

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Steve Scalise is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district since 2008. A member of the Republican Party, Scalise has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the House Majority Whip. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as tax reform, healthcare, and energy policy, advocating for conservative principles in Congress.

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Oct 1, 2020

I don't believe New York has that capacity.

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Oct 1, 2020

Even Democrat Governors refused to accept the facts.

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Oct 1, 2020

Do you think it would cause even more deaths if people were led to be suspicious of a vaccine because of politics?

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Oct 1, 2020

Do you know how many lives we could have saved if the Chinese Communist Party didn't deny?

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Oct 1, 2020

I mean, they're the ones that lied about the virus, botched the response, hoarded PPE, and silenced whistleblowers.

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Oct 1, 2020

The President didn't hesitate, not at all, to shut that down, despite the economic dislocation that would happen with our trade with China.

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Oct 1, 2020

The scientists and physicians at the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Academies' Committee on Guidance for K-12 Education on Responding to COVID-19 recommend schools implement policies which enable students to learn in…

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Oct 1, 2020

The President also is focused on rebuilding that strong economy again, and it's starting.

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Oct 1, 2020

Anyone who undermines public confidence in that vaccine and that process will be costing American lives.

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Oct 1, 2020

Hopefully, we continue to make as many options available that are safe to doctors so that they can continue to help treat patients.

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Oct 1, 2020

That's going to lead to people dying. It's despicable.

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Oct 1, 2020

The President was presented the scientific data that said we will save American lives if we do it.

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Oct 1, 2020

Today, the Republicans on the subcommittee are releasing a report. It's 'President Trump's Plan: A Whole of America Response.' Yes, there is a plan.

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Oct 1, 2020

It's a ludicrous statement, and again, these are the kind of statements that undermine public confidence.

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Oct 1, 2020

And it is a dangerous idea that somebody would try to undermine public confidence in any one of these vaccines if they're approved by the FDA.

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Oct 1, 2020

It's very important on this point that we make a note that these companies are all following the best guidelines, not just in America, but in the world.

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Oct 1, 2020

President Trump made tough science-based decisions that did save hundreds of thousands of lives.

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Oct 1, 2020

I wish that China didn't lie to America and the rest of the world.

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Oct 1, 2020

Maybe we should have a hearing on why WHO was corrupted by China to do that.

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Oct 1, 2020

If five Governors would have followed the guidelines that the President put out, we wouldn't even be on this list.

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Oct 1, 2020

We need to encourage people to get back out and go see their doctor again, go get tested again.

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Oct 1, 2020

We're actually making those now. Now, obviously, if they're not approved, then those go in the trash can, but if they're approved, that saves us vital months.

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Oct 1, 2020

The President decided that day, shut down travel with Europe.

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Oct 1, 2020

The President didn't hesitate on that.

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