Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus task force. Dr. Fauci took part in a virtual discussion on the pandemic with Georgetown University students. Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining todays Virtual Event hosted by the Global Health initiative, the Oneill Institute for national and Global Health law, the Kalmanovitz Initiative for labor and the working poor, and the institute of politics and Public Service at the Mccourt School of public policy, which is known to many of you as gu politics. I am a health law student at georgetown law. I am focusing my studies on access to health care. I am also working with the Oneill Institute on various projects. Recently the collaborative project on covid19 laws and policies. Before joining georgetown, i received my bachelors degree in law from kingstown university in saudi arabia. I am pleased to introduce our guest today, dr. Anthony fauci. Dr. Fauci is one of the u. S. s most visible leaders in Public Health. Dr. Fauci als
Clean Energy Future but i have to start by speaking about what millions of americans know when they wake up every morning with worry, anxiety, and fear. We are still a country in crisis. The pandemic has affected more than 3 million americans. It has cost more than 135,000 lives and climbing, and it shows no signs of slowing down. In just the last few days, 19 states, 19 states reported record cases, including florida, which saw more than 15,000 new cases in a single day. Hospitalizations and deaths, two of the most concerning indicators of trumps failed response, are already unacceptably high and they are rising. It has gotten bad enough that even donald trump finally decided to wear a mask in public. Im glad he made the shift. Mr. President , its not enough. We wont be able to turn the corner and get the American People back to work safely without president ial leadership. Mr. President , open everything now isnt a strategy for success. It is barely a slope. Quit pushing the false ch
Five, four, three, two, one. The committee on Homeland Security will come to order. The committees meeting today received testimony on examining the National Response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic, part two. Without objection, the chair has authorized to declare the committee in recess at any point. To remind members, we are following the tending positions guidance on wearing face coverings at all times, while not under recognition. The chair will only recognize those who are following the guidelines. Today, the committee on Homeland Securitys meeting for part two of our hearing to examine the National Response to the worsening coronavirus pandemic. Two weeks ago, the Committee Heard from state and local officials about how the Trump Administrations failure to respond to the pandemic has harmed their communities and our nation. We invited fema administrator peter gaynor to that hearing, but he declined to attend based on white house guidance prohibiting administration witnesses
A lot of the times it is issues like poverty and addiction in communities as well. A lot of Public Policy as well. Host a little bit about your funding, if you might. Are you directly affiliated with the coke brothers . Guest yes, we are. Passed away last year. Yes, we have an affiliation and are proud of that affiliation. When it comes to affiliation, the Coronavirus Relief package, various price tags being thrown around by the senate and house side. You have some concern about what is being suggested . Guest we do. The congress has appropriated the president to sign into law trillions of dollars in spending already. Much of that was needed, by the way. This is an unprecedented situation we are facing with the pandemic that has an economic toll that is unprecedented in our nations history. Much of that was needed, it. Ssary, and we support at this point, it is difficult to justify another multi dollar spending bill, especially if it includes what the house version included in late spr
We are at a moment where our democracy is at stake. Where are leadership role of the world is at stake for the lives of tens of thousands of americans are on the line with incompetence and callous leadership that could care less. Weve got to change that. Good afternoon i am an opinionpehart writer for the Washington Post for this is Washington Post live is also special live recording of my podcast. Former president obamas first term susan rice was the bouncer was the ambassador to the united nations, and in the second term she was Obamas National Security advisor. Today, she is a private citizen. Toughthe author of love, my story of the things worth fighting for. And under serious consideration to be joe bidens of Vice President ial running mate. Welcome back for the third time to the podcast, ambassador susan rice welcome. Thank you so much, it is great to be with you. Host one minute before we came on air here that Trump Administration dropped the plan to Deport International Student