Once Dr. Manara's was being terminated, the three of us knew that we could not remain, given our ethical concerns and commitment to scientific integrity. I just want to make a brief comment. As my name was invoked. As a chairman of the committee with jurisdiction over the CDC that favorably reported Dr. Manora as a CDC director, it is entirely appropriate for someone with oversight concerns to contact my office or me, or, frankly, any of us. Upon receiving outreach from Dr. Manarez, I contacted both the secretary and the White House to inquire what was happening and to express concerns about what was alleged. (12:09–12:24)
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