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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduces two scientists, vows to 'restore' NIH and FDA
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who identified himself as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, introduced two scientists at a brief event and said they would "restore" the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration to their missions.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who identified himself as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, introduced two scientists at a brief event and said they would "restore" the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration to what he described as their missions.
Kennedy said, "These are 2 of the greatest scientists in America, and they are gonna transform this agency and bring back the revered place of NIH in our history. We're gonna restore that." He later told the two he was giving them a charge to "restore FDA to its initial mission." Kennedy also recited an oath, concluding the remarks with "so help me God," and closed by saying, "Welcome aboard. The revolution begins today."
One participant, identified in the recording only as Jay, thanked Kennedy and said, "Well, thank you, mister secretary. Diseases and conditions that were rare 2 generations ago are now common and burdening children and the entire system, and no 1 has been talking about the root causes until now. So thank you for your leadership." Another participant, identified only as Marty, said, "We need to use the incredible ingenuity of American scientists all across the country and focus them on what really matters," and called the opportunity "a generational opportunity to apply the scientific standard and process to address all of these problems."
The transcript does not record full names, formal titles for the two scientists beyond their first names, or any official appointment or confirmation votes. At one point the recording includes the phrase "Hi. I'm Arne McCary" spoken by the same voice that identified itself as Kennedy; the transcript does not make clear whether that was a self-identification, a separate introduction, or a transcription error. The event audio also included the statement, "Produced by the US Department of Health and Human Services."
The remarks in the transcript are limited to introductions and broad statements of intent; no agenda item, formal action, effective dates, or delegated duties for the named individuals appear in the recorded excerpt.
