… contribute directly to the American people's needs is a very valuable element of how we in federal service should be making sure that we're contributing to helping keep Americans healthier. The CDC is often criticized for being too academic and slow to respond to emergencies. Do you agree with that? As part of my three priority areas for cdc, making sure that we have modernized public health infrastructure and making sure that we're preparing for the next pandemic. (03:50–03:57)
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Asserts that the CDC faces criticism for being overly academic and slow in emergency responses.
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