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cnn s polo sand vol is live for us. this is the first of what s expected to be many formula flights. it is. and it s more important now that the formula went through those paces. the inspection, and the quality control process that all of those imports go through. the only difference is what usually takes place in weeks was only done in about 72 hours. that s with multiple different agencies involved. u.s. transport command, for example, one of the key agencies in trying to get that baby for for formula germany to the u.s. this is important. this particular formula, it is a prescription product that is high poe allergenic. it basically is meant to go to the hardest hit of the hard hit families that have been desperately trying to find the formula they need for their children. this specific formula will go directly to hospitals, and to home health care facilities. so that s important to note. this is not formula that will be going to the store shelves, for example. how ....
let s talk more about this. joining me right now dr. emily webber, the chief medical information officer and a pediatrician at riley children s health in indianapolis. and was there as the first shipment arrived earlier today. so good to see you, dr. webber. give me your reaction to this shipment. what were you feeling when you saw it make a landing? good morning. good afternoon. thanks for having me. it was really an exciting moment. there were a lot of our community partners and parents there as well. so as a pediatrician here at riley children s health, there was a great sense of hope. in seeing the action come forward. i want to play for you something else the director of the national economic council said today. listen. how do we get to the point where the united states of america has to air lift baby formula from another country in order to feed its children? look, it s a reasonable question, and it s frustrating. i m a parent. and we look and say nothing ....