Transcript segment

Baric Transcribed Interview (Redacted), p.6 · baric_ti:utt:00004

Date: 2026-04-10 09:00 (day precision)
Type: transcript segment · interview
recipient: Christina Salazar, Harry Kazenoff, David T. Lambeth III, William Henderson, Clark Ervin, Jake Greenberg
speaker: Ralph S. Baric

I figured you all know, right.

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2026-04-10 09:00 Harry Kazenoff open

Good morning. This is a voluntary, closed-door transcribed interview of Dr. Ralph Baric, being conducted by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. This interview was requested by Committee Chairman Rand Paul as part of the committee's oversight investigation on government funding of risky research and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 18, 2026, the witness agreed to appear before the committee on April 10, 2026. For the record, during the transcribed interview the committee will be bound solely by Senate and Committee rules. We will adhere to them. Do you understand?
2026-04-10 09:00 Ralph S. Baric open

I agree, but I don't know what the Senate rules are.
2026-04-10 09:00 Clark Ervin open

We've reviewed them.
2026-04-10 09:00 Ralph S. Baric

I figured you all know, right.
2026-04-10 09:00 Harry Kazenoff open

You are here voluntarily. Nevertheless, under Title 18 Section 1001 you are required to answer questions from Congress truthfully, including questions posed by congressional staff during this interview. Do you understand?
2026-04-10 09:00 Ralph S. Baric open

I do.
2026-04-10 09:00 Harry Kazenoff open

Is there any reason that you would be unable to provide us today with truthful answers to our DC.Scheduling@LexitasLegal.com questions?
2026-04-10 09:00 Ralph S. Baric open

Not that I know of, assuming that I remember.