Dr. Anthony Fauci (Executive Session)

The Senate took up a matter related to Dr. Anthony Fauci during an executive session. Senator Durbin spoke in support of Fauci, recalling a childhood friend who suffered lasting effects from polio and saying Fauci spent his career saving lives from disease. He said Republicans’ treatment of Fauci at a recent hearing warranted an apology, and argued the Senate should instead address public health needs and what he described as damage from cuts to science and health programs. Only one side’s remarks appear in the available record, so no opposing statements are reflected here.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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