Americans have been severely intimidated, shamed, and silenced for questioning or discussing issues like social distancing, wearing masks, vaccines, or the origins of the coronavirus.
– he began in his opening remarks Brad Wenstrup The Ohio Republican represents ABC News Based onBefore firing questions at Anthony Fauci.
Republicans did not spare the world of immunity. Fauci rejected accusations that he interfered in research into the origins of the epidemic. He also denied that he wanted to cover up that the virus actually came from a Wuhan laboratory, and that the National Institutes of Health helped create it.
None of us can know everything that happens in China, Wuhan or anywhere else. That's why I say today that I'm open to whatever [a vírus] Its origin
— declared Fauci, who also denied that he used his personal email account for work matters to avoid official documentation of his correspondence.
He also talked about the need to maintain distance. According to him, he had previously claimed this “just came” Measure, and “It has no scientific basis” Because clinical tests have not proven its effectiveness.
The most powerful moments of the test Marjorie Taylor Greene They were connected to a Republican representative,
who initially declined to use the title “Dr. Fauci” because he did not believe the 83-year-old researcher was so qualified.
Green confirmed this
You should be charged with crimes against humanity. He belongs in prison, Dr. Fauci.
Democrats defended Fauci Robert Garcia actor ““Totally irresponsible” He invited Greene's comments. Democrats tried to focus mainly on moving forward during the hearing He accused Republicans of using Fauci as a scapegoat.
Jared Moskowitz The Democratic politician-turned-Fauci responded to Greene's question with: According to the epidemiologist's own admission, does science represent…
I want you to know that most Americans don't believe that [Greene] He will represent Congress.
Cover photo: Dr. Anthony Fauci, a leading expert on infectious diseases, testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on July 20, 2021, in Washington. Cover image source: Getty Images
