Former CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez testified before a Senate panel on Wednesday to discuss the details surrounding her firing in August. Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned from her position as CDC chief medical officer shortly after Monarez’s ouster, also testified about her experiences at the health agency.
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0:00 Monarez’s opening statement
9:29 Houry’s opening statement
14:30 Monarez says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted her to change childhood vaccine schedule without evidence
20:06 Monarez says Kennedy’s claim that she lied “is not accurate”
24:51 Monarez says Kennedy didn’t consult her about replacing vaccine committee members
30:07 Monarez calls for more transparency around vaccine advisory committee
35:42 Sen. Tim Kaine apologizes to Monarez for questioning her backbone during confirmation
41:00 Sen. Markwayne Mullin accuses Monarez of having an “honesty issue”
46:53 Sen. Bill Cassidy calls for release of alleged recording of Monarez’s conversation with Kennedy
48:40 Cassidy says Mullin told reporters he was mistaken about existence of recording
49:20 Monarez details conversation with Kennedy
53:23 Houry says Kennedy should resign
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