Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2022

August 22, 2022

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 COVIDâ19 responseâin fact, in one of my first calls as President-electâI immediately asked Dr. Fauci to extend his service as my Chief Medical Advisor to deal with the COVIDâ19 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 COVIDâ19. 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 for his public service. The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him.

Categories: Resignations and Retirements : National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director.

Names: Bush, George W.; Fauci, Anthony S.

Subjects: Diseases : Coronavirus, domestic prevention efforts; Health and Human Services, Department of : National Institutes of Health; HIV/AIDS : Domestic prevention and treatment strategy; Medals, decorations, and awards : Medal of Freedom, Presidential; Science and technology : Scientific integrity, strengthening efforts.

DCPD Number: DCPD202200721.

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