[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   THE PROMISE OF AMERICAN INNOVATION

  (Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to showcase the 
promise of American innovation. Just this morning, Moderna announced 
that its COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95 percent effective. Last week, 
Pfizer reported that its coronavirus vaccine is more than 90 percent 
effective.
  Today, less than a year after the coronavirus reached our shores, 
this is an incredible achievement. It is a testament to the excellence 
of American scientists and researchers.
  Thanks to these heroes and to the historic private-public partnership 
spurred by Operation Warp Speed, our Nation is positioned to distribute 
a safe and effective vaccine more efficiently than any other country in 
the world.
  Now more than ever, as cases of COVID-19 rise across our Nation, we 
must stand firm against this invisible enemy. And thanks to American 
innovation, there is hope on the horizon.

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