FAUCI DIARY ARCHIVE — Wednesday, May 26, 2010
https://faucisdiary.com/diary/2010-05-26

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DIARY ENTRY — Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Source: Diary Prequel, pp. 236–237 of 2026.07.27_Diary-Prequel-.pdf
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Met with Francis Collins, Harold Varmus (recently announced as new
NCI Director, John Burklow (OC for OD), Kathy Hudson, and Pat White (Leg for NIH
OD) regarding the disturbing Administration policy of “muzzling” NIH and other
government scientists (see discussions above). Conclusion is that we must strongly
suggest to John Holdren (POTUS Science Advisor) that he directly tell the POTUS that
scientists, particularly at NIH are being muzzled by the WH and HHS communications
people.

   The evening (beautiful, warm Spring DC evening) went to the Annual National
Education and Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala at the Omni-Shoreham Hotel given by
the Sons of Italy Foundation. Bill Clinton received the Lifetime Award for Public
Service. Came 1 hour late, but gave a great speech on public service. Also awarded was
Captain Anthony Odierno who lost his left arm to an RPG attack on his Humvee in
Bagdad. His father General Raymond Odierno introduced his son. Tear-jerker for sure.
Also awarded was Lewis Merletti, former WH Secret Service detail and ultimately Chief
of the Secret Service; decorated Viet Nam vet (Bronze Star). Patty Conrad knew him
when she worked in the Bush 41 WH. Says he was a very nice person. Sat at the table
with Bob Gallo and Phil Piccigallo. It is interesting that after all these years I have
become somewhat of an icon to the older and younger Italian men and women, many of
whom wanted their picture taken with me.

White House finally clears me to testify tomorrow