During his first congressional testimonies since becoming Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed questions regarding budget cuts and vaccines. He expressed ambivalence about vaccinating his children, stating his opinions were irrelevant. This drew criticism, particularly from Rep. Rosa DeLauro who emphasized the importance of vaccines for public health. In the Senate hearing, Sen. Chris Murphy challenged Kennedy on his commitments to vaccination funding, highlighting significant cuts to state grants meant for vaccine administration.
"I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me," he said, adding that he will lay out the pros and cons of vaccines.
"Vaccines are one of the foundations of public health," she said. "Vaccines, yes, save lives, and the fact that the Secretary of Health and Human Services refuses to encourage children to be vaccinated is a tragedy."
Sen. Chris Murphy argued that he did not follow through on promises he made during his confirmation hearing, especially regarding funding for vaccination programs.
Kennedy faced numerous questions about his controversial views on vaccines. He stated that his opinions about vaccines are irrelevant.
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