FAUCI DIARY ARCHIVE — Thursday, November 1, 2001
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DIARY ENTRY — Thursday, November 1, 2001
Source: Diary Prequel, p. 38 of 2026.07.27_Diary-Prequel-.pdf
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Had extraordinary briefing of Democratic Senate Caucus on bioterrorism.
Present among others were Sens. Lieberman, Daschle, Boxer, Mikulski, Cleland,
Hollings, Wellstone, Jeffords, Biden, Wydan, Levin, etc. In all there were about 30
senators. They were extraordinarily complimentary to me for my public leadership on
bioterrorism, calling me an “American hero”, a national treasure, etc. I thoroughly
briefed them. They felt strongly that I should lead the nation’s efforts. I politely
suggested that I prefer my present job.