Interview Transcript
Question: How do you contribute?
Anthony Fauci: If you talk about the fundamental scientific community, the things that don’t necessarily get into the newspapers that the scientists know about, it’s probably for the basic groundbreaking work that myself and my colleagues did in HIV/AIDS, and delineating the pathogenic mechanisms of HIV; and to understanding the mechanisms of how this virus works, which really laid the framework for the ultimate development of therapies. So it was the underpinnings of the work that ultimately led to what we have now.
So the scientific community – and there were many of us. I by no means; I was not the only one that was doing that. There are a lot of very good people working on that. That’s probably what I’m best known in that respect.
From the standpoint of public perception, I’m probably best known as a scientist who is the spokesperson for very difficult public health and scientific issues; like trying to get the country [USA] to appreciate the depth, and the breadth, and the seriousness of the global AIDS pandemic.
When there was a bio terror attack in this country with the anthrax attack in 2001, I played a role in trying to ease the concerns of the nation about what the potential implications of this.
Right now, I’m preparing of the possibility of a pandemic influenza. So if you look at what the general public sees, I think they know me best for someone who tries to – in a calm, rational way – analyze the science and present it to the American public in a way that’s understandable, and that’s trustworthy.
Recorded On: July 6 2007
How do you contribute?
Director, The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health
Before he became a public spokesman, Fauci helped figure out the workings of the HIV virus.
November 6, 2007 | In Health & Medicine, Science & Tech
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Tristan Heindl on February 2, 2008, 5:18 AM
I cant believe this country has already forgotten Bill & Hillary Clintons criminal exploits during their “reign” in Arkansas!
They have successfully squashed a number of investigations that would have linked them directly to organized crime out of Mena. Clintons directly funded and traded with the Nicaraguan Contras which was a multi-billion gun/drug(cocaine)running buisness. All investigations that would have prooved this we destroyed as investigators were crushed by their superiors and the superior of those. Everyone who reads this should do some research on Dr. Fahmy Malak. He as “chief medical examiner” ruled suicide on people who had been shot in the chest up to 5 times. In his most increadible ruling he said some guy died of a stomach ulcer… this was disproven when his DECAPITADED HEAD was retrieved!!! As a close friend to the Clintons and a perfect tool, Bill had him moved to another state when the controversy surounding his rulings became to great.
Amidst this, ask yourself one thing… Why does almost no-one even remember this, and why do you see nobody standing up to the Clintons and their treacherous scandals? Because all who have are either dead or ruined. EVERYONE TAKE YOUR TIME TO RESEACH THIS TOPIC AND CONCLUDE YOURSELF!!! Washington D.C. has been hijacked by an international buisness crime syndicate far more subtle and insidious that you will ever care to believe. Dont let them utilize FEAR! make your stand and shout the truth at the top of you lungs with you last dieing breath!!!!
Omar Sapayeen on February 2, 2008, 9:20 PM
Clinton turned a deficit into a surplus, which Bush II has turned into another deficit. What the heck are you talking about? We’re poorer and more hated worldwide thanks to Bush. We’ve lost the respect of the international community, the middle class of this country is starting to look more like “poor”. The last thing we need is another dope who is servile to corporations and the interests of their goon friends.
Brian M on February 3, 2008, 3:19 PM
ok the topic here is bush v clinton. now clinton is not perfect no one is saying he is.
but to claim clinton is corrupt and therefor worse is a little out there for no corruption can stump what the bush admin has been up to
slag athor on February 4, 2008, 4:17 PM
Matt Bai’s discussion of how dynasties in politics are a reflection of our cultural lust for celebrity is absolutely right on. Our need for escapism in this form is as much a reflection of what’s going on in our economy as it is a driver of it. At the point that people start to feel that so much of their lives is about work, escapism becomes especially important. The resultant bi-polar state of work and then play leaves little time for broader thinking and innovation. When we lose our ability to think boldly, our economy starts to crumble.
Jen Something on February 4, 2008, 10:43 PM
VOTE PAUL
EVERYONE TAKE YOUR TIME TO RESEACH THIS TOPIC AND CONCLUDE YOURSELF!!! Washington D.C. has been hijacked by an international buisness crime syndicate far more subtle and insidious that you will ever care to believe. Dont let them utilize FEAR! make your stand and shout the truth at the top of you lungs with you last dieing breath!!!!
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