If we fail to develop a national coordinated response, based in science, I fear the pandemic will get far worse and be prolonged, causing unprecedented illness and fatalities. Without better planning, 2020 could be the darkest winter in modern history. — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
We have offshored a lot of our industry for critical supplies, critical health care supplies, and critical medicines to save money. — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
My professional background has prepared me for a moment like this - to confront and defeat a deadly virus that threatens Americans and people… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
I have spent my entire career in vaccine development, in the government with CDC and BARDA and also in the biotechnology industry. — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
If we fail to develop a national coordinated response, based in science, I fear the pandemic will get far worse and be prolonged, causing… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
Containment doesn't work. Containment does buy time. It could slow. It very well could slow the spread. But while you're slowing the spread, you… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
Specifically, and contrary to misguided directives, I limited the broad use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, promoted by the Administration as a panacea, but which… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
Rushing blindly towards unproven drugs can be disastrous and result in countless more deaths. — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
I am not disgruntled. I am frustrated at a lack of leadership. I am frustrated at a lack of urgency to get a head… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
While I am prepared to look at all options and to think 'outside the box' for effective treatments, I rightly resisted efforts to provide… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
I am very grateful for the bipartisan support from Congress and their confidence in my leadership of BARDA as reflected in the generous appropriation… — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
Well, I have been trained my entire life to recognize these outbreaks and recognize viruses. I have a Ph.D. in virology. — Rick Bright Copy Share Image
