Posted on 10/15/2014 3:46:17 PM PDT by maggief
WASHINGTON, DC -- House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement on the growing Ebola crisis:
“Our hearts go out to the health care workers who have contracted the Ebola virus here in the United States, as well as those who have been impacted by it around the globe. We pray for their speedy recovery, and we pray for those who are helping to treat and care for these individuals, including our medical experts and military personnel who are in West Africa to help stem this deadly disease. Concerns about the possibility of an outbreak of this sort prompted the House to provide more funding for the CDC than requested, and the tragic developments seen in recent weeks demonstrate that decision was a prudent one.
“In a September 16 speech in Atlanta, President Obama said the ‘chances of an Ebola outbreak here in the United States are extremely low.’ Since that time, several Americans have been diagnosed with the virus and untold more potentially exposed to it. Today we learned that one individual who has contracted the virus flew to Ohio through the Cleveland airport in the last few days. A temporary ban on travel to the United States from countries afflicted with the virus is something that the president should absolutely consider along with any other appropriate actions as doubts about the security of our air travel systems grow.
“It is also imperative we ensure that federal, state and local agencies, along with our public health infrastructure, are prepared, remain vigilant, and follow proper protocols to identify the virus and take appropriate measures for those who have been exposed to it.
“Numerous committees – including the House Armed Services Committee and the Committees on Appropriations, Homeland Security, Energy & Commerce, and Transportation & Infrastructure – are actively assessing the administration’s response, and hearings have already begun. The Homeland Security Committee held a hearing in Dallas to examine the federal, state, and local response thus far. Tomorrow, the Energy & Commerce Committee will hear from the CDC and NIH to look into their response to the crisis. These oversight efforts will continue, and the House stands ready to act if it becomes clear legislation is needed to ensure the threat is countered aggressively and effectively.
“The administration must be able to assure Americans that we will stop the spread here at home. We will continue to press the administration for better information about what steps will be taken to protect the American people, including our troops, from this deadly virus. And we will work with the administration on appropriate policy options that will help stop the spread of this horrific disease both here in the United States and around the globe.”
PS:
WE’LL TELL YOU HOW DANGEROUS EBOLA IS AFTER THE ELECTION
http://www.anncoulter.com/columns/2014-10-15.html
What is it with liberals living in gated communities always telling us that fences don’t work? THAT’S WHAT A QUARANTINE IS.
At the congressional hearing on Ebola last week, Republicans repeatedly pressed the CDC representative, Dr. Toby Merlin, to explain why Obama refuses to impose a travel ban.
In about 17 tries, Merlin came up with no plausible answer. Like Frieden, Merlin kept insisting that “the only way to protect Americans” is to end the epidemic in Africa.
Why, precisely, must we attack Ebola in Africa? Research on a cure doesn’t require cuddling victims in their huts. Scientists who discovered the AIDS cocktail didn’t spend their nights at Studio 54 in order to “fight the disease at its source.”
Applauding you!
Go have another drink, Johnnie, it’s too late to pretend you are growing a spine.
“Roll over, fetch, good boy!”
Boenher says...A temporary ban on travel to the United States from countries afflicted with the virus is something that the president should absolutely consider along with any other appropriate actions as doubts about the security of our air travel systems grow............
Yes yes... But but
Too late. With Zbama and his brother duncan lieing and now US people dieing we are so screwed. I’m afraid of this. Never worried about the white anthrax powder threat that has been likened to this “scare” in effect to add credence to their saying it will blow over.
Why worry be happy ¿
John Boehner? Is he still alive?
Can someone tell me why the 4 relatives have not contracted the virus?
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Who says they have not?
I was asking earlier why we have not seen Duncan’s shack-up on all of the cable shows giving interviews. Is she deathly ill?
3what you said-but he doesn’t have the guts hes worthless
The 4 relatives have not contracted the virus....
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Do we really know that to be fact?
Where are these people, and where is the press asking questions on their condition?
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Yep. Why are we not seeing Duncan’s shack-up doing interviews on “Good Morning, America”? Is she at death’s door?
“All else fails, the military can fire the scumbags wholesale in all three branches,”
Hope you didn’t think this is a new idea, because I have felt that way for over a decade. There is no longer a workable political solution. And actually, at one point a military takeover was a great idea because the military was one of the last outposts of decency. Now, after six years of Zero’s war on the military, I wonder how many of the good people remain.
Note to Mr. Boehner: You really need to quit waiting for your polling to come back with 90% concern before saying anything.
Surely you jest? Such a policy decision would be in direct conflict with his policy to fill the country with a new beholden underclass of citizens who reliably vote Democrat.
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