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. My tenure as CDC director lasted 29 days. (00:49–00:56)
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