When I did return, I was concerned about my ability to continue to lead the CDC while preserving evidence based decision making commitments I had made to this committee. During my confirmation hearing on the morning of August 25th, Secretary Kennedy demanded two things of me. They were inconsistent with my oath of office and the ethics required of a public official. He directed me to commit in advance to approving every ACIP recommendation regardless of the scientific evidence. He also directed me to dismiss career officials responsible for vaccine policy without cause. (03:48–03:58)
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Asserts that Secretary Kennedy's demands were inconsistent with her oath and ethics.
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