How did Fauci know there was a pandemic coming?

Bonnie

Bonnie

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You are actually correct this time, but what Fauci said must be shown IN CONTEXT--that old bugaboo we know always needs to be done:

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Did Fauci Warn Trump in 2017 That a 'Surprise Outbreak' Was Coming?

Dr. Anthony Fauci has led the NIAID for more than three decades, advising five U.S. presidents on global health threats.
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Fauci has led the NIAID for more than 3 decades, advising the past five United States presidents on global health threats from the early days of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s through to the current Zika virus outbreak.

During a forum on pandemic preparedness at Georgetown University, Fauci said the Trump administration will not only be challenged by ongoing global health threats such as influenza and HIV, but also a surprise disease outbreak.

“The history of the last 32 years that I have been the director of the NIAID will tell the next administration that there is no doubt they will be faced with the challenges their predecessors were faced with,” he said.

As noted above, Dr. Fauci’s comments were made during a Georgetown University forum on pandemic preparedness, at which Fauci delivered the keynote address on the subject of “Pandemic Preparedness in the Next Administration,” which he opened with the following statement:

"“I thought I would bring that perspective [of my experience in five administrations] to the topic today, [which] is the issue of pandemic preparedness. And if there’s one message that I want to leave with you today based on my experience … [it] is that there is no question that there will be a challenge to the coming [Trump] administration in the arena of infectious diseases … both chronic infectious diseases in the sense of already ongoing disease … but also there will be a surprise outbreak, and I hope by the end my relatively short presentation you will understand why history, the history of the last 32 years that I’ve been the director of the NAIAD, will tell the next administration that there’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that they will be faced with the challenges that their predecessors were faced with.”

Dr. Fauci did not literally warn in January 2017 that the Trump administration would certainly face a deadly pandemic affecting the U.S., but he said more generally (while speaking on the subject of pandemic preparedness) there was “no question” that a “surprise outbreak” of infectious disease would occur. The outgoing (Obama) administration had already faced multiple such events, including the 2009 swine flu (H1N1) pandemic, the 2015–2016 Zika virus epidemic, and the 2014-16 Ebola outbreak in West Africa:

"Fauci and others noted some of the disease outbreaks that recent administrations have faced, including current President Barack Obama, whose administration was tested early on with an H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009. More recently, the administration was forced to repurpose almost $600 million in federal funds set aside for the Ebola outbreak when Republicans rejected Obama’s request for $1.9 billion to fund the nation’s Zika response.
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this may be in the video, but I thought I would put it down on here so folks can read it.
 
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Authentic Nouveau

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Magdalena said:
He announced that Trump would face a ”surprise outbreak” during his administration. Almost like it was planned.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1400275062297665545
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The Fauch^^
10 days before President Trump was inaugurated. The sociopath Faichi

The Obama

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Recommended Policy Guidance for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight

OSTP Issues “Recommended Policy Guidance for Departmental Development of Review Mechanisms for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight (P3CO)"
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Recommended Policy Guidance for Potential Pandemic Pathogen Care and Oversight​

JANUARY 9, 2017 AT 9:06 AM ET BY .
So the sociopath declares the surprise threat the day after Obama approves his deeds.
 
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vibise

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Howie said:
Clueless ^

Fauci is evil, so is a great deal of science and scientists. Prove me wrong.
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This is a disturbing viewpoint that seems to be gaining traction among RWers.

Would you propose shutting down the NIH and research arms of the FDA, CDC, NASA, etc? Should federal funding for basic scientific research be zeroed out? Should we stop teaching science in school, or only teach RW-approved "science"?

The Chinese are investing heavily in science and moving quickly to take over as world leader in the science and technology-heavy 21st century. OK by you?

The fact that you think "a great deal" of science and scientists is evil is mind-blowing, especially in the face of the rapid production of effective vaccines that are quickly controlling this pandemic. Sure, I get it that you RWers think this vaccine is poison, but rejecting reality is not thinking.
 
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Howie

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vibise said:
This is a disturbing viewpoint that seems to be gaining traction among RWers.
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I see.
vibise said:
Would you propose shutting down the NIH and research arms of the FDA, CDC, NASA, etc? Should federal funding for basic scientific research be zeroed out? Should we stop teaching science in school, or only teach RW-approved "science"?
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I am certainly in favor of much smaller government.
vibise said:
The Chinese are investing heavily in science and moving quickly to take over as world leader in the science and technology-heavy 21st century. OK by you?
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You think Biden and the Democrats are going to stop that?
vibise said:
The fact that you think "a great deal" of science and scientists is evil is mind-blowing, especially in the face of the rapid production of effective vaccines that are quickly controlling this pandemic. Sure, I get it that you RWers think this vaccine is poison, but rejecting reality is not thinking.
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Sigh. Science starts the pandemic and then scrambles to stop it. It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world we live in ... smh
 
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Authentic Nouveau

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Howie said:
I see.

I am certainly in favor of much smaller government.

You think Biden and the Democrats are going to stop that?

Sigh. Science starts the pandemic and then scrambles to stop it. It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world we live in ... smh
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vibise said:
This is a disturbing viewpoint that seems to be gaining traction among RWers.

Would you propose shutting down the NIH and research arms of the FDA, CDC, NASA, etc? Should federal funding for basic scientific research be zeroed out? Should we stop teaching science in school, or only teach RW-approved "science"?

The Chinese are investing heavily in science and moving quickly to take over as world leader in the science and technology-heavy 21st century. OK by you?

The fact that you think "a great deal" of science and scientists is evil is mind-blowing, especially in the face of the rapid production of effective vaccines that are quickly controlling this pandemic. Sure, I get it that you RWers think this vaccine is poison, but rejecting reality is not thinking.
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You are afraid we need sociopath Faucism to keep us at the leading edge of bioweapons?
 
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vibise

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Howie said:
I see.

I am certainly in favor of much smaller government.

You think Biden and the Democrats are going to stop that?

Sigh. Science starts the pandemic and then scrambles to stop it. It's a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful world we live in ... smh
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So yes, you agree with the RW viewpoint I painted.

There is no evidence that science deliberately started this pandemic, but it is very clear that it is science that is getting it under control.

And yes, Dems favor increasing investment in science and technology. RWers want to cut back on innovative research for short term savings.
 
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Howie

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vibise said:
So yes, you agree with the RW viewpoint I painted.
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Are you asking me, or telling me?
vibise said:
There is no evidence that science deliberately started this pandemic, but it is very clear that it is science that is getting it under control.
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I disagree, and so fo many others who finding proof to the contrary.
vibise said:
And yes, Dems favor increasing investment in science and technology. RWers want to cut back on innovative research for short term savings.
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Tribalist.
 
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vibise

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Howie said:
Are you asking me, or telling me?

I disagree, and so fo many others who finding proof to the contrary.

Tribalist.
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I am going by your statements on this and other threads.

If there is actual proof, lay it out. All we have so far are unsubstantiated claims.

And yes, Dems support science through funding and public expressions of support. Republicans advocate for small govt when asked about funding for science, and have been attacking science and specific scientists for decades.
 
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Howie

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vibise said:
I am going by your statements on this and other threads.
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Doesn't answer my question.
vibise said:
If there is actual proof, lay it out. All we have so far are unsubstantiated claims.
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It's in the media. Dig it out
vibise said:
And yes, Dems support science through funding and public expressions of support. Republicans advocate for small govt when asked about funding for science, and have been attacking science and specific scientists for decades
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Virtue signalling.
 
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Faithoverbelief

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Magdalena said:
He announced that Trump would face a ”surprise outbreak” during his administration. Almost like it was planned.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1400275062297665545
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That's funny Trump knew about it in NOVEMBER and did nothing.

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U.S. Intel Warned Trump of Coronavirus Threat as Early as November: Report

The White House was informed of the virus soon after the intelligence community reported on it in November, adding to concerns Trump acted too late.
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Harmful President
 
4Him

4Him

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Faithoverbelief said:
That's funny Trump knew about it in NOVEMBER and did nothing.

nymag-com.cdn.ampproject.org

U.S. Intel Warned Trump of Coronavirus Threat as Early as November: Report

The White House was informed of the virus soon after the intelligence community reported on it in November, adding to concerns Trump acted too late.
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Harmful President
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What should he have done in November? Shut down travel to and from China then? You would have screamed 'harmful president' if he had.
 
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