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We have scientists that were lined up by the dozens to say that the research he was funding was gain of function.

• The Kentucky Republican told Fox News’ “Hannity” that he believes the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director lied before Congress and broke the law, saying “I will be sending a letter to Department of Justice asking for a criminal referral, because he has lied to Congress. We have scientists that were lined up by the dozens to say that the research he was funding was gain of function.”

• On Tuesday, Paul and Fauci clashed at a Senate Health Committee hearing after the senator implied that Fauci previously lied to Congress about the role the National Institutes of Health (NIH) played in funding controversial research in Wuhan, China, the National Review reported.

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