Richard Burr: “That was an acknowledgement by Congress that there was a risk aversion within the culture of the FDA.”

Nobody has worked harder on this issue, I think, on the Hill than I have.

We have the tools, tests, and vaccinations, therefore, there is no longer a public health reason to bar people from entering this country.

Are you beginning to see the pattern as to why a plan is important? This has been a well-orchestrated event up to this point.

I will continue to ask you for a plan until we get one, and I will continue to be a roadblock for those who believe that we can blindly just appropriate emergency money.