[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 191 (Monday, November 9, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S6615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          PFIZER VACCINE TRIAL

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, this morning, Pfizer announced positive 
results from its eagerly awaited coronavirus vaccine trial, with early 
data suggesting the vaccine is 90 percent effective.
  This trial is taking place at over 120 sites, including at the 
University of Iowa's medical school. The University of Iowa's portion 
is being led by Dr. Patricia Winokur, an infectious disease expert and 
associate dean. The trial involves about 250 Iowans who have 
volunteered to participate. The trial is not yet complete, but this is 
exciting news and an important step to halting the virus.
  I am proud of Iowa's role in making sure the vaccine will be safe and 
effective.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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