AUGUST 22, 2022•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
Tony's Diary Package, pp.1035-1039 · fauci_diary:entry:00881
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- Date
- 2022-08-22 00:00 (day precision)
- Type
- diary entry · diary
- author
- Anthony S. Fauci
AUGUST 22, 2022•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
During my time as Vice President, I worked closely with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the United
States' response to Zika and Ebola. I came to know him as a dedicated public servant, and a
steady hand with wisdom and insight honed over decades at the forefront of some of our most
dangerous and challenging public health crises. When it came time to build a team to lead our
COVID-19 response - in fact, in one of my first calls as President-elect - I immediately asked
Dr. Fauci to extend his service as my Chief Medical Advisor to deal with the COVID-19 crisis
our nation faced. In that role, I've been able to call him at any hour of the day for his advice as
we've tackled this once-in-a-generation pandemic. His commitment to the work is unwavering,
and he does it with an unparalleled spirit, energy, and scientific integrity.
Dr. Fauci has served under seven Republican and Democratic Presidents during his career,
beginning with Ronald Reagan. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008
under President George W. Bush. For almost four decades, he has served as Director of the
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, helping our country navigate health crises
ranging from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19. Because of Dr. Fauci's many contributions to public
health, lives here in the United States and around the world have been saved. As he leaves his
position in the U.S. Government, I know the American people and the entire world will continue
to benefit from Dr. Fauci's expertise in whatever he does next. Whether you've met him
personally or not, he has touched all Americans' lives with his work. I extend my deepest thanks
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for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier
because of him.
Statement of Sec. Becerra:
Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on
Upcoming Departure of Dr. Anthony S. Fauci
Today, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. announced he is stepping down in December 2022 from the
positions of Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Chief of
the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, as well as Chief Medical Advisor to the President. U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following
statement:
"This is a decision we all knew would eventually come but hoped never would. As HHS Secretary, I
am privileged to know Dr. Fauci professionally and personally and deeply admire his decades of
public service that have undoubtedly improved the health of millions of people globally. When I
arrived at HHS, the world was one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. I quickly came to rely on Dr.
Fauci's wisdom and counsel in our response, and along with his scientific acumen, I treasure his
ability to break down complex science in simple terms to the American people to save lives.
"His selfless passion to bring hope and healing to people fighting for their health knows no bounds.
In fact, Dr. Fauci's pioneering approach to tackle public health decades ago included a critical role in
our nation's domestic and international response to HIV/AIDS, ultimately helping create the
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
"I will be sorry to see Dr. Fauci depart in December, but I wish him all the best in his future
endeavors and look forward to witnessing his next chapter."
Larry Tabak statement:
Statement from Lawrence A. Tabak,
D.D.S., Ph.D., on the departure of
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Today marks the end of an era with the announcement by Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., that he will
be stepping down as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
(NIAID), Chief of the NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation, and Chief Medical Advisor to
President Biden. Tony's departure will cause a tectonic shift in the modern history of the
National Institutes of Health.
He is the model public servant -- dedicated and selfless, and a brilliant scientist and physician
who is passionate about developing treatments and cures for those who are sick and suffering.
He has dedicated his life's work to advancing knowledge about the causes of complex diseases
ranging from HIV to asthma, rarely satisfied with anything less than a cure. For Tony, it's
personal. He works tirelessly on behalf of all patients, often at great personal expense, and
always bringing his Brooklyn tenacity to the fight. I know of no one more dedicated than Tony
to the mission of the NIH and the health of the American people.
Tony's NIH career spans 54 years, 38 of those leading NIAID, advising seven U.S. Presidents,
and reassuring the public as America's doctor during outbreaks of infectious diseases, from
HIV to Ebola to COVID-19. Without exception, he is always guided by the science. It's been an
extraordinary privilege and honor to have worked by his side and to have learned so much
from him -- I will miss him greatly. But I also look forward to seeing what Tony will do next. I
have no doubt that he will continue to have an enormous impact on the world.
Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Performing the Duties of the NIH Director
Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
@AshishKJha46
Tony Fauci is the most consequential physician scientist of
the past half century Having served 7 Presidents through
HIV/AIDS, Anthrax, H1N1, Ebola, Zika, and of course COVID
Thousands consider him their mentor, including me Grateful
for your service to our country Dr. Fauci
Ronald Klain
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Washington Post by Yasmeen Abutaleb:
@WHCOS
I cannot think of a public servant who has done as much to
save as many lives for as long a period as Dr. Tony Fauci.
And he is a gem of a person.
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I will always be grateful that we had a once-in-a-century
public health leader to guide us through a once-in-acentury pandemic. Few people have touched more lives
than Dr. Fauci - and I'm glad he's not done yet.
PRESS: Beautiful article in the Washington Post by Yasmeen Abutaleb: