Political Quotes

Frank Pallone: “On January 31st, Secretary Azar declared COVID-19 a public health emergency.”

On the recordJune 22, 2020
On January 31st, Secretary Azar declared COVID-19 a public health emergency.
Said by
Frank Pallone
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Pallone referenced the declaration of a public health emergency regarding COVID-19.

Share

More from Frank Pallone

Sep 3, 2026

New Jersey communities were buried under record snowfall. But apparently if you live in a state Trump doesn’t like, you’re on your own.

newjerseymonitor.com
Sep 3, 2026

Donald Trump is stiffing New Jersey taxpayers out of $84 million in disaster aid that his own government determined we qualified for.

pallone.house.gov
Aug 31, 2026

I’m glad I was able to secure the federal funding necessary to support this project, which will make these Jersey Shore communities more resilient in the years to come.

pallone.house.gov
Aug 31, 2026

With strong coastlines, our residents, businesses, and communities are better equipped to face extreme weather events.

pallone.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation