Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics and partisan attacks

There are millions today who owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health. But in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci, who combatted infectious diseases at the National Institutes of Health, has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with Dr. Fauci, author of the memoir "On Call: A Doctor's Journey in Public Service," about his role in countering indifference over the AIDS pandemic, and fighting misinformation about COVID-19.

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[mgrmln]

MTG needs to be removed. She is a disgrace. Not to just America, but to all humans.

[hummersd]

MTG saying he should be prosecuted. For what crime? WHAT CRIME?! Vote her out. She's a waste of taxpayer money.

[elainekinney]

There is just too much ignorance in this country. People don't know what they are talking about!

[judykinsman]

Who would have thought we’d have the likes of MTG & her kind of ignorance in such powerful positions in our government. Not me!

[kam]

Don’t trust a guy with a picture of himself on his office wall

[dfinma]

Bro is not coming clean on gain of function research and Eco Health Alliance. The 9th circuit just ruled that the covid "vaccine" isn't considered a vaccine. He also needs to discuss the commission payments he and others in his organization receive from pharma companies.

[daddyrabbit]

Who is still buying the BS he is trying to sell?

[maudeboggins]

Dr. Fauci is 83 years old, & appears to me to be younger than Biden & Trump. He is energetic & clear & quick mentally. Bless him.

[ellennemec]

Guided by empathy as his father was and that is ultimately the difference between the two sides.

[SpectraStarShooter]

How sad someone who has dedicated his life to caring for people has become vilified and politicized. Such a vibrant public servant.

[charlenemack]

Dr. Fauci mentioned empathy. That’s some thing that Donald Trump has never had and never will have.

[jjj]

Trying to shepherd a country through an unknown pandemic while having to deal with partisan attacks took great fortitude and courage.

[kierbaudy]

He should have not responded to MTG because she didn’t recognize him, then he doesn’t have to recognize her as a member of Congress.

[garrybrown]

Unlike many, Dr. Fauci continues to learn and grow at age 83, a priceless example to ALL. Thank you, Dr. Fauci.

[jeangriffith]

Dr. Fauci do not be concerned about people who call you a Socialist, a Marxist or a Communist. Using these words is their way of saying, "We don't understand and we don't want to do it." They haven't a clue as to what these words mean. Thank you for your dedicated service to this nation.

[dylansmith]

Thank you Dr. Fauci! Your hard work and dedication helped save so many lives in this country! Sorry that you have to go through the hate and threats of misinformed individuals every day!

[paulacopeland]

When did MTG's brain damage occur?

[tgardenchicken]

Dr Fauci is a hero. Thank you for all the work you have done for us.

[cynthia]

Explain the purpose of gain of function testing. Why would you want to make something more deadly? To humans question mark

[l.a.gothro]

MTG and her ilk didn't get enough attention as kids, or they got lots of negative attention. In some folks, it can be so deeply rooted, they don't even know they feel that way. And so they won't get help, in most cases.