On the recordNovember 16, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to showcase the promise of American innovation. Just this morning, Moderna announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95 percent effective. Last week, Pfizer reported that its coronavirus vaccine is more than 90 percent effective. Today, less than a year after the coronavirus reached our shores, this is an incredible achievement. It is a testament to the excellence of American scientists and researchers. Thanks to these heroes and to the historic private-public partnership spurred by Operation Warp Speed, our Nation is positioned to distribute a safe and effective vaccine more efficiently than any other country in the world. Now more than ever, as cases of COVID-19 rise across our Nation, we must stand firm against this invisible enemy. And thanks to American innovation, there is hope on the horizon. ____________________
