Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration answers a question during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss the on-going federal response to COVID-19, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (Greg Nash/Pool via REUTERS)
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"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies," Marks allegedly wrote in his resignation letter. WSJ reports his resignation will go into effect on April 5.
WSJ reported that people familiar with the matter said Marks’ stance on vaccines conflicted with that of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Kennedy, an outspoken vaccine skeptic, was asked about the issue of immunizations during his confirmation hearing. However, he stressed that he was not "anti-vaccine" and defined himself as "pro-safety." He also revealed during his hearing that "all of my kids are vaccinated, and I believe vaccines have a critical role in healthcare."
Female nurse or doctor in a medical face mask giving a young girl an injection. (iStock)
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In August 2020, Marks reportedly confirmed to Reuters that he threatened to resign if the COVID-19 vaccine was released before it was proven to be safe and effective.
"You have to decide where your red line is, and that's my red line," Marks told Reuters in 2020. "I would feel obligated [to resign] because in doing so, I would indicate to the American public that there's something wrong."
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