It is incredibly important for the health and safety of all Americans and citizens of the world that our health leaders are critical, skeptical, and questioning of the information they consume. That is what we should expect of scientists in charge of our most important agencies. That should be the bare minimum.

The more important skills for these leaders are reasoning and judgment. That is where Dr. Weldon’s history indicates that he falls short. Let’s hope for all of our sakes that the senators responsible for confirmation have these skills in abundance.

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