But as many of us have said, we just changed the law to make the CDC director appointed or confirmed by the Senate, and thus we have a duty here. First of all, Senator Kennedy, Senator Kennedy. Secretary Kennedy replaced every single member of the Advisory committee. Did he consult with you about any of the replacements? No. When you met with him on August 25, you have testified that he asked you to approve the recommendations of the new members of the committee regardless of what they were. (01:25–01:33)
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Asserts that Secretary Kennedy replaced all members of the Advisory committee.
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