Scientist Who Warned Fauci About Covid Origins Claims Changing His Mind Is ‘Textbook Science in Action’

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ANDERSEN: “The allegations that Dr. Fauci prompted the drafting of proximal origin to disprove the lab leak is quote-mined from an e-mail I wrote to participants of the February 1 conference call. The scientific method is based on two basic concepts, of, one, formulating hypotheses, and two, testing those hypotheses, often by trying to disprove them. My initial hypothesis was a lab theory. When I stated that we were trying to disprove any type of lab theory, I was specifically referring to us testing our early hypothesis. This is textbook science in action. Some have alleged that I’ve received a federal grant in exchange for the conclusions made in our proximal origin paper. There is no connection between the grant and the paper. Funding decisions on the grant were made before the pandemic, months before the February 1 conference call. In closing, we live in a world in which the risk of devastating pandemics is real and is ever-increasing. We need more research and commitment to science, not less. However, scientists, including myself, who dedicate their professional lives to impactful research are being targeted and used as pawns in a political game. I hope this hearing can be a starting point for more productive conversations and actions of working together to contribute to an increased knowledge of pandemics for our safety and the safety of future generations. Thank you."