Yesterday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, national security leaders, humanitarian experts and leading development organizations came together to discuss the need for U.S leadership in a global response to defeating #thread
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@RepChrisStewart: “If the United States doesn’t lead on this issue, no one else will... No one else can.”@ChrisCoons: “When the U.S retreats, others rush in to fill that vacuum. This is an important moment for us to demonstrate both humanitarian and public health leadership.”Show this thread
.@RepTedYoho amplified the partnerships needed for a global response to #COVID19: “When coupled with U.S foreign assistance and global scientific partnerships, the U.S has a unique opportunity to lead the fight to contain and defeat COVID-19.”
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“The US government’s response to COVID19 has got to be viewed as a higher priority. It is a national security issue. It’s a humanitarian issue. It’s an issue of economic prosperity and of our own health.”
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“We have a moral & strategic interest to help the world’s poorest combat
#COVID19. Congress must provide robust funding for a coordinated & sufficiently resourced global response in the next emergency funding bill so we can defeat this virus for everyone, everywhere” —@Tom_at_ONEShow this thread -
Gen. James L. Jones: “It is absolutely essential that we work closely with our international allies and partners, including the organizations that are on the front lines to develop the multilateral strategies and solutions to give us the best chance to succeed.”
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"We are now facing a global challenge that requires nothing less than a global response.” —
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Former Senate Majority Leader
@bfrist: “We must recognize containing COVID globally is essential to halting its spread in the U.S., particularly as we begin to reopen our country for travel and business. Health security is national security, so let’s treat it as such.”Show this thread -
“A failure to address COVID-19 abroad also threatens a future outbreak here at home. Smart investments now will save lives and taxpayer dollars in the long run.” —
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As @senatemajldr and Senate leadership consider the next emergency supplemental, it’s imperative they include robust funding for the global
#COVID19 response so we can defeat this pandemic everywhere.Show this thread
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