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The speaker raises concerns about US funding for coronavirus research in China, highlighting potential risks of lab leaks and lack of transparency. They question the safety and oversight of such research, citing instances of Chinese researchers requesting funds to create a virus similar to COVID-19. The speaker urges for bipartisan support in obtaining information from the State Department and NIH. They emphasize the need for transparency and accountability in investigating the origins of the pandemic.

The discussion centers on gain-of-function (GoF) research, its regulation, and the motivations behind it. The first speaker notes the administration’s goal to end GoF research and asks where that stands. The second speaker says progress has been made, and the White House is working on a formal policy. He then defines the issue in stages: what GoF research is, why someone would do it, and how to regulate it to prevent dangerous projects that could catastrophically harm human populations. He clarifies that GoF research is not inherently bad, but dangerous GoF research is. He gives an insulin example: creating bacteria to produce insulin is a legitimate GoF that benefits diabetics. In contrast, taking a virus from bat caves, bringing it to a lab in a densely populated city with weak biosafety, and manipulating it to be more transmissible among humans is a dangerous GoF that should not be supported. The administration’s policy aims to prevent such dangerous work entirely, and the President signed an executive order in April or May endorsing this policy. Next, he discusses implementation: how to create incentives to ensure this research does not recur. He explains that the utopian idea behind such research was to prevent all pandemics by collecting viruses from wild places, testing their potential to infect humans by increasing their pathogenicity, and then preparing countermeasures in advance (vaccines, antivirals) and stockpiling them, even though those countermeasures would not have been tested against humans yet. If a virus did leap to humans, the foreseen countermeasures might prove ineffective because evolution is unpredictable. This “triage” approach—identifying pathogens most likely to leap and preemptively preparing against them—was the rationale for dangerous GoF work, a rationale he characterizes as flawed. He notes that many scientists considered this an effort to do bioweapons research under the guise of safety and defense. The work is dual-use. The U.S. is a signatory to the Biological Weapons Convention and does not conduct offensive bio-weapons research, but other countries might. The discussion highlights that the GoF research discussed during the pandemic can backfire and may not align with true biodefense, since countermeasures might not match whatever pathogen actually emerges. The speaker concludes that this agenda—pursuing GoF to prevent pandemics—has drawn substantial support from parts of the Western world and other countries for about two and a half decades, but he implies it is not deserving of continuation.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded biolabs in Ukraine researching dangerous pathogens. As Ukraine is an active war zone, these labs could be compromised, releasing deadly pathogens that know no borders. To protect people worldwide, these labs must be shut down immediately, and their pathogens destroyed. The Biden-Harris administration should work with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to implement a ceasefire near these labs until they're secured and the pathogens are destroyed. The US funds around 300 biolabs globally, some engaging in risky gain-of-function research, similar to the Wuhan lab. These labs should have been shut down two years ago. This isn't a partisan issue; the administration and Congress must act now for global health and well-being.

The new global health security strategy aims to enhance capabilities to combat various health threats worldwide. It focuses on strengthening capacities through partnerships, mobilizing political support and financing, and fortifying global defenses. The strategy emphasizes the importance of investing in prevention, early detection, and response to outbreaks to protect lives and economies. Collaboration with partners, including governments and organizations, is crucial for effective global preparedness. The strategy also highlights the need for sustainable investments in technologies and manufacturing to ensure readiness for future health crises. The strategy underscores the significance of bipartisan support and partnership with Congress to address health security challenges effectively. Translation: The new global health security strategy aims to enhance capabilities to combat various health threats worldwide. It focuses on strengthening capacities through partnerships, mobilizing political support and financing, and fortifying global defenses. The strategy emphasizes the importance of investing in prevention, early detection, and response to outbreaks to protect lives and economies. Collaboration with partners, including governments and organizations, is crucial for effective global preparedness. The strategy also highlights the need for sustainable investments in technologies and manufacturing to ensure readiness for future health crises. The strategy underscores the significance of bipartisan support and partnership with Congress to address health security challenges effectively.

The speaker states that gain-of-function research, which aims to make pathogens more virulent and transmissible, is believed by many scientists to be responsible for the COVID pandemic. They claim this research doesn't protect against pandemics or other nations, but risks accidental leaks that could cause a pandemic. According to the speaker, any nation engaging in this research endangers its population and the world. They say the proclamation will not affect most science, but will address the fraction of research that risks causing a pandemic. The executive order establishes a framework to ensure the public has a say and can reject such risks, preventing scientists alone from making these decisions. The speaker expresses pride in President Trump for signing the order to end this research and establish a regulatory framework to eliminate it.

The speaker discusses the current state of biodefense and the need for a different approach due to emerging threats and advancements in technology. They highlight the importance of collaboration and the removal of bureaucratic barriers in addressing these challenges. The speaker also mentions the development of nonspecific medical countermeasures to enhance the immune system's response to unknown agents, as well as the rapid advancement of specific drugs through computational systems. They emphasize the role of situational awareness and the vulnerabilities in the industrial base and supply chain. The speaker concludes by discussing the review of policies, strategies, operational posture, research and development pipeline, and total force readiness in biodefense.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded biolabs in Ukraine conducting research on dangerous pathogens. Given the ongoing war, these facilities are at risk of being compromised, potentially leading to the spread of deadly pathogens across Europe and beyond. To protect global health, these labs must be shut down immediately, and the pathogens destroyed. The Biden administration should collaborate with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to establish a ceasefire around these labs until they are secured. Additionally, the US funds approximately 300 biolabs worldwide that are also engaged in similar research.

Project BioShield is a proposed initiative to enhance future security against bioterrorism. The speaker requests support for a budget proposal of almost $6,000,000,000. This funding aims to rapidly develop and provide effective vaccines and treatments. The focus is on agents like anthrax, botulinum toxin, Ebola, and plague. The speaker asserts the necessity to act preemptively, based on the assumption that enemies may weaponize these diseases.

To create a defensive program against bioterrorism, the speaker consulted with unconventional sources. These included former U.S. bioweapons experts from decades ago, international figures from countries like the U.K., and defectors from the Soviet Union. The speaker learned from these experts to inform the development of a multi-billion dollar program.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded biolabs in Ukraine conducting research on dangerous pathogens in an active war zone. The risk of these labs being compromised is high, which could lead to the spread of deadly pathogens across Europe and the world. To protect global health, these labs should be shut down immediately, and their pathogens destroyed. The Biden administration should collaborate with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to establish a ceasefire around these facilities until they are secured. Additionally, the US funds around 300 biolabs worldwide engaged in similar risky research. Given the potential dangers, these labs should have been closed two years ago. This issue transcends partisan politics; immediate action is necessary for the safety of all people.

The speaker, who has served in 5 administrations, discusses the issue of pandemic preparedness. They emphasize that the coming administration will face challenges in dealing with infectious diseases, including both chronic diseases and surprise outbreaks. The speaker highlights the importance of learning from past experiences, such as HIV, and stresses the need for substantial resources, involvement of communities, cross-sector collaboration, and engagement of leaders and policymakers. They assert that infectious diseases are a perpetual challenge that will not go away, and confidently state that such challenges will be seen in the next few years.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded bio labs in Ukraine researching dangerous pathogens, according to the US government. Because Ukraine is an active war zone, these labs could be compromised, releasing deadly pathogens that know no borders. If breached, these pathogens could spread throughout Europe, the United States, and the rest of the world, causing suffering and death. To protect people, these labs need to be shut down immediately, and the pathogens they hold need to be destroyed. The Biden-Harris administration needs to work with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to implement a ceasefire for military action near these labs until they are secured and the pathogens destroyed. The US funds around 300 bio labs around the world.

The speaker discusses gain-of-function research, claiming that the purpose of taking a wild virus and making it more pathogenic is to develop a vaccine for those enhanced viruses, and that the real rationale is to develop bioweapons and then a defense to those bioweapons. They assert that Anthony Fauci received a 68% raise by the military because of these new military responsibilities and continued the work through 2014. The speaker states that in 2014 three of the bugs escaped in high-profile incidents from three different U.S. labs, describing these as really deadly bugs that escaped or were found in unsafe circumstances. They claim that 300 scientists sent a letter to President Obama asking him to shut down Fauci’s gain-of-function research, arguing that it was highly likely to start a global pandemic with this dangerous research. According to the speaker, Obama issued a moratorium and shut down 18 of Fauci’s worst projects, but ultimately did not fully shut them down. Instead, the research was moved offshore to avoid White House scrutiny and the Cambridge Working Group, a group of scientists, as well as other officials. The speaker alleges that the major offshore location for this research included a Chinese lab run by the Chinese military, specifically naming the Wuhan Institute of Virology in Wuhan, China, as part of the moved research, with other work relocated to Ukraine and the former Soviet state of Georgia.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded bio labs in Ukraine researching dangerous pathogens. Because Ukraine is an active war zone, these labs could be compromised, releasing deadly pathogens that know no borders. If breached, these pathogens could spread throughout Europe, the United States, and the rest of the world, causing suffering and death. To protect people, these labs need to be shut down immediately, and the pathogens they hold need to be destroyed. The Biden-Harris administration needs to work with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to implement a ceasefire for military action near these labs until they are secured and the pathogens are destroyed. The US also funds around 300 bio labs around the world.

We used to defend against a known list of chemical and biological threats, but now we face new challenges. Global warming is causing the permafrost to melt, revealing forgotten pathogens. Additionally, our adversaries have advanced technologies that expand the definition of biodefense beyond known threat agents. To address these changes, the Department of Defense is forming a council that will involve combatant commands, services, and other components. Working groups will be established to tackle the complex policy and strategy challenges and prioritize efforts. These bodies will shape the biodefense environment within the department.

I will discuss pandemic preparedness today. Based on my experience, I can say that the next administration will face challenges with chronic infectious diseases and unexpected outbreaks. In my 32 years as NIAID director, history shows that these challenges are inevitable for the new administration.

The speaker discusses the lack of transparency and safety concerns surrounding the operation of a biological laboratory in Ukraine, which is reportedly funded by the US Department of Defense. The speaker highlights the previous outbreaks caused by similar US military overseas biological experiments, leading to protests and suspicions from multiple countries. The international community is deeply concerned about this laboratory, and questions remain about the true intentions and detailed information of these projects. The speaker urges the US to be transparent, responsible, and address the concerns of the international community by fulfilling its obligations under the biological weapons convention and providing comprehensive explanations regarding the military activities involving biological agents both inside and outside its borders.

All components involved in global or targeted responses will come together in this new initiative. Working groups will address the complex policy and strategy challenges, as well as prioritize future efforts. The Department of Defense and the biodefense enterprise will have ad hoc or evergreen bodies to shape the environment.

There are 25 to 30 U.S. funded biolabs in Ukraine conducting research on dangerous pathogens. These labs could easily be compromised due to the ongoing war in the region, potentially releasing deadly pathogens that could spread worldwide. To protect people, these labs should be shut down immediately and the pathogens destroyed. The Biden Harris administration should collaborate with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to implement a ceasefire in the vicinity of these labs. Additionally, the U.S. funds around 300 biolabs worldwide, engaging in risky research similar to the Wuhan lab. These labs should have been closed two years ago. It is crucial for the administration and Congress to take action for the well-being of everyone.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded bio labs in Ukraine researching dangerous pathogens. Because Ukraine is an active war zone, these labs could be compromised and release deadly pathogens that know no borders. If breached, these pathogens will spread throughout Europe, the United States, and the rest of the world, causing suffering and death. To protect people, these labs need to be shut down immediately, and the pathogens they hold need to be destroyed. The Biden-Harris administration needs to work with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to implement a ceasefire until the labs are secured and the pathogens destroyed. The US funds around 300 bio labs around the world engaging in dangerous research, including gain of function. These labs should have been shut down two years ago. The administration and congress need to act now for the health and well-being of every person on this planet.

There are 25 to 30 US-funded biolabs in Ukraine conducting research on dangerous pathogens amid an active war. These facilities are at risk of being compromised, potentially leading to the spread of deadly pathogens worldwide, similar to COVID-19. To protect global health, these labs must be shut down immediately, and the pathogens destroyed. The Biden administration should collaborate with Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the UN to establish a ceasefire around these labs until they are secured. Additionally, the US funds around 300 biolabs globally engaged in risky research. Given the vulnerabilities of these labs, they should have been shut down two years ago. This issue transcends partisan politics; immediate action is necessary for the safety of all people.

The speaker is working with Jay Bhattacharya and Secretary Kennedy to investigate US-funded gain of function research, including at the Wuhan lab, and its potential link to the COVID-19 pandemic. They aim to provide evidence showing why ending this research is in the American people's best interest. The speaker claims that Anthony Fauci funded the pandemic and then denied it under oath to Senator Rand Paul. They also suggest Fauci sought a preemptive pardon from President Biden. The speaker was attacked for warning against US-funded biolabs in Ukraine, fearing potential pathogen releases. The speaker questions why the intelligence community was reluctant to conclude that COVID-19 originated in a lab, suggesting politicization of intelligence to meet objectives or influence policy. They draw a parallel to the intelligence used to justify the Iraq regime change war and its consequences. The speaker emphasizes the need to address these issues within the intelligence community and highlights the importance of leadership.

There are leaks almost every week in BSL 3 and BSL 4 labs, and no lab is immune. The executive order aims to prevent inadvertent leaks and protect humanity. The COVID outbreak cost twenty million lives and at least $25 trillion. The COVID nightmare was likely preventable, and the leading theory is that it came from the Wuhan Lab, which was five miles from the initial outbreak. The speaker believes the outbreak was the result of scientists manipulating nature in a lab using technology exported from the United States, specifically inserting a furin cleavage site. The speaker hopes the executive order will do some good.

The speaker discusses the importance of biodefense and the need to prioritize it beyond just the context of COVID-19. They highlight the need to prevent the acquisition of dangerous pathogens and maintain the capability to control outbreaks in the event of a biological attack. The speaker mentions the inaugural biodefense posture review and efforts to align with the national defense strategy. They emphasize the need for collaboration and integration across departments, agencies, and allies. The speaker also discusses the evolving threat landscape, the importance of biosurveillance, and the concept of integrated layered defense. They mention the development of non-specific medical countermeasures and advancements in drug development. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for cohesion, coordination, and collaboration within the biodefense community.

I propose project Bio Shield, a research and production effort to protect against bioterrorism. My budget allocates nearly $6 billion for vaccines and treatments against anthrax, botulinum toxin, Ebola, and plague. We cannot wait for these diseases to become weapons; we must act now to safeguard our people.