- President Donald Trump on Friday hailed the Pfizer CoV Weed-19 vaccine as a “medical miracle” after the FDA approved an emergency for its use.
- His political opponents were not like congratulations. On Twitter, Rep. “All of this could have been avoided,” Ilhan Omar said.
- House President Nancy Pelosi said in a statement Friday that Republicans are engaged in election temptations that undermine our democracy.
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U.S. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved an emergency for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and most scientists in Washington, D.C., celebrated the development of the drug, but some managed to dig into the side of the wing.
“Emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine today is a tribute to the tireless efforts of scientists and doctors who have worked on the outpost to ensure that we have a vaccine effective and safe,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
Earlier on Friday, he slammed Republicans for trying to tackle the epidemic and reverse the outcome of the presidential election.
Pelosi said: “So far the president has refused to lead our country that way and now more than 1 million Americans have been infected and nearly 200,000 have been killed – more Americans than those killed in World War II. That is imperative. That is, our nation comes together to protect the lives and livelihoods of the American people. Instead, Republicans are engaged in electoral democracy that undermines our democracy. “
Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
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Sen. Lindsay Graham, meanwhile, Shared The Fox News story about the vaccine’s emergency authorization, said, “This was the best Christmas the American people ever had when it came to fighting the epidemic.”
President Donald Trump posted an all-caps message on Twitter, followed by a three-minute video where he called the vaccine a “medical miracle.”
Donald J. Trump (@RealDonaldTrump) December 12, 2020
“These are the greatest scientific achievements in history,” he said. From Oval Office Fees.
On Twitter, Graham “thanked all those who worked hard in the Trump administration to make Operation W.R.P. successful.” Sen. Mitch McConnell also thanked the Trump administration for its “courageous action” and said, “The end of this terrible chapter should begin. What an announcement.”
Florida Rips. Mario Diaz-Balart and Neil Dunn followed, both praising the administration for its efforts.
“I am proud of our country’s unprecedented efforts to treat this virus and I appreciate the hard work of this administration in prioritizing the health and safety of the American people,” Beaz-Balart said in a statement.
But others on Friday pointed to what they saw as Trump’s failure to act quickly to save the lives of more Americans. Rep on Twitter. “All of this could have been avoided,” Ilhan Omar said.
Ilhan Omar (IlhaniMN) December 11, 2020
Other Republicans were potentially cautious not to mention Trump or his administration in their statements on the vaccine. Texas Rip. Michael Burgess called vaccine development “the essence of American innovation”, giving full credit to global scientists and researchers.
Such as the Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, who represents a district where Pfizer has a manufacturing plant.
“The light at the end of the tunnel is now shining brightly on our community to master the challenge. Well, our Pfizer faithful!” Upton said in a statement.
Hawaiian Rep. The former Hirono added that the approval of emergency use of the vaccine does not mean the end of coronavirus safety measures. Dose rolling is expected to begin this weekend, but many Americans will have to wait in line for their chance.
“Authorization of this vaccine does not end the epidemic, and we should all continue our part by wearing masks, washing our hands and practicing social distance,” Hirono said in a statement.
