Sen John Kennedy (R)
U.S. Senator John Kennedy is not happy with the lack of answers from acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf over the coronavirus. Kennedy’s frustration grew when Wolf couldn’t say how many respirators and masks are available or if there’s an estimate on how many cases we might see in the U.S.
“Somebody is doing modeling on how many cases we are anticipating, ” said Kennedy.
“You are asking me a number of medical questions that the C-D-C and H-H-S are focusing on,” said Wolf.
“I’m asking you because you are the Secretary of Homeland Security,” said Kennedy.
The tense line of questioning came during a hearing on the Department of Homeland Security’s budget. Kennedy’s blood pressure rose even more when Wolf said a vaccine could be available in a few months, but C-D-C officials said earlier in the day it could take 12 to 18 months.
“Don’t you think you should contact them to find out whether if you’re right or they’re right,” said Kennedy.
“We are in contact with them every day,” said Wolf.
During Tuesday night’s 2020 Democratic presidential debate, the candidates hammered President Trump’s response to the Coronavirus. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy says the Trump administration is on top of it and has proposed spending two-point-five billion dollars as part of a response plan.
“Let’s see how it evolves and we can easily put more dollars in,” said Cassidy.
U-S Health officials say it’s only a matter of time before the coronavirus spreads to the United States. So far there have been 14 confirmed cases in the US, but none in Louisiana.
