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Susan Monarez: “I testified that if confirmed, I would lead the CDC to…”

Featuring: Susan Monarez, Acting Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | National

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WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez's opening statement in Senate hearing on RFK Jr., kids' health

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Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you again. My name is Susan Monarz and I am a microbiologist and immunologist. Exactly 12 weeks ago in this same room, I testified that if confirmed, I would lead the CDC to restore public trust, modernize public health infrastructure and strengthen the agency's core mission of protecting Americans from infectious diseases and emerging threats. I was honored to be nominated by President Trump and confirmed with the Senate support. Secretary Kennedy himself swore me in on July 31, calling me a public health expert with unimpeachable scientific credentials. (00:29–00:48)

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