During a Senate confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. assured lawmakers that he would uphold existing standards for vaccine approval and not delay the process if appointed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Republican Senator and physician, Bill Cassidy, pressed Kennedy on this issue, seeking a firm commitment to maintaining the integrity of vaccine review procedures.
Initially, Kennedy stated that HHS would maintain high vaccine standards with thorough safety studies. However, Cassidy challenged this response, emphasizing the importance of clear and unwavering standards in vaccine approval processes.
