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Here are so many different shades by the rooms. This is the most private and comfy one.

FINALLY! One of the most favorite space was done ; )

Black, Red and Yellow Charlotte Perriand’s lamps, Orange faucet by Arne Jacobsen, Pink marble top and gray-beige sink. Playing with colors was so exhausted but was super fun!!

A short (literally) golden weeks after the historically longest Golden Week before entering looooong gloomy weeks...

Living room in the morning. This space is my version of Lobby lounge at old Hotel Okura Tokyo. You’ll see that Akari light sculptures are much more beautiful in the night.

The sun and the moon. Here I see space in the small quiet space.

Only few things turns the old loft into the cosy bed room.

My secret tiny but lovely space...

Huge entrance space is temporary a empty gallery with lighting sculptures. Let me know your idea how to make the best use of potential here, especially former stable🐂 space.

Although my first stay was super stormy days, it was so warm experience . The fireplace and this stairwell room breathed new life into the house.

There are still tons of works have to be done here and there, I’m already looking forward to come back here.

The Green, Yellow and Red. I love its pop colors of classic record jackets somehow ex-owner left.

Entering the cave. The low ceiling bathroom with huge bathtub is 95% finished. The only element what missing here is... Yes, hot water. I wish I could carry “Onsen”(hot spring) water from “Yuwaku Onsen” nearby :( Oh, a door is also missing...

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JANUARY 4, 2019

The robotic bedroom was finally booted up ; )

I’m not sure if I could relax here or not...

JANUARY 3, 2019

Happy New Year

Looking back on the last year. It was super busy year for this project, and thinking this year would be even busier for making this project come to life.

JANUARY 2, 2019

The YELLOW room next to the BLUE room. This room would be the most traditional and formal room in this house. Walls are plastered with “Juraku” clay from Kyoto in mustard color to match with “Urushi” lacquered ceiling & pillars. Since it’s too expensive & takes too long time to finish with “Urushi” lacquer for houses, no one can afford to finish with it any more. That’s why I’m trying to leave as much original condition as the special tradition in this area was. I know it still looks just OK right now, but super sure that it will looks amazing with remodeled “Shoji” screen sliding doors, “Tatami” mats and “Kyo Karakami” closet doors. Stay tuned for the next couple of weeks ; )

DECEMBER 29, 2018

My architect said “So dowdy!” Do you think so? I like its Pop. BLACK, RED & YELLOW. Assuming that it’s gonna be even worse to him when my kitchen gets the PINK marble counter, the BROWN sink and the ORANGE faucet... ; )

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The BLUE room is waiting for the Core of this house. It’s heart and essential for cold winter here in Kanazawa.

Thinking over and over for the Japanese room’s “Washi” paper screen door. Choosing the best combo (pattern & color) of “Karakami” which is Kyoto’s traditional handcraft woodblock print by “Kira” ink. (“Kira” is powder of stones and shells)

Trying to express the Four Seasons by the Three Patterns on the Two Doors in One Tone. I know it’s the most difficult challenge in my life but enjoying now ; )

DECEMBER 8, 2018

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Yuwaku: A Village of Onsen, Ice Houses and Nature Views

A tiny onsen town with lots of history and some manga connections, Yuwaku is only half an hour from Kanazawa and makes for the perfect rural getaway.

Yuwaku overview

While Kanazawa is a pretty small city, there’s always the option to go smaller. Around 40 minutes away by bus, Yuwaku is a little onsen town with a very local feel to it. Surrounded by tree-covered hills, it has a secluded feel—but this can be a welcome break from the sometimes-crowded streets of nearby Kanazawa. One of the main draws for the village is its link to the anime world. It was used as the setting for the 2011 series Hanasaku Iroha, where the young protagonist Ohana works in a local inn. Although the town was renamed Yunosagi Onsen, it has plenty of recognizable spots for fans to explore, themed items and even a festival from the series itself.

If you’re planning to stay overnight, there are plenty of traditional hotels and ryokan to stay in with private baths to enjoy, as well as a hostel. Alternatively, it makes for a nice day trip and has enough to keep you occupied—all within easy walking distance.

A day in Yuwaku

Depending on how much you like history, you can take your pick of the sights in the town and have time for lunch and cake too. There are a couple of spots with short walks. A longer hike into the nearby Sansakuen Park is an option if you are staying overnight.

1. Yuwaku Edomura (historical village)

An open-air musuem showcasing beautifully preserved and reconstructed houses and outbuildings. Look out across rice paddies and explore the former homes of samurai, local townhouses and an inn—all with informative signs and models. Entry is covered by the Kanazawa City Cultural Pass but otherwise costs ¥ 350 for adults. Note the museum is bit of a walk from the bus stop.

2. Yuwaku crafts and agriculture hubs

In an effort to maintain connections to the time-honored trades of the village, efforts have been made to maintin the agricultural and craft traditions used over the years. For crafts, you can head to Yuwaku Sosaku no Mori where original homes have been transformed into craft areas displaying screen printing, loom weaving and more. Unfortunately it’s a bit far to walk (on a hot day at least) so it is better if you have a car.

The Yuwaku Midori no Sato is an agricultural hub with opportunities to try soba making, see how daikon is grown and go pear picking (in season of course). There is a morning market held every Sunday from mid-April to mid-December from 7 am to 8:30 am—got to love those early-morning country starts!

3. Lunch at Takao Shokudo

Serving simple traditional Japanese meals, Takao is a great place to stop for lunch. While there is no English menu, you can order safe things like soba, udon and morioka ramen (cold summer noodles), all for well below ¥ 1,000 .

We had refreshing cold zaru-soba (cold soba) and barley tea—perfect cooling options in the heat of summer. If you’re there in winter, be sure to order the curry udon, Takao Shokudo’s specialty that’s sure to warm you up on chilly days.

4. Yumeiji Kaikan

Dedicated to the artist Yumeiji Takehisa who considered the sleepy village to be the hometown of his soul, this is a small but sweet museum. Unfortunately there is little to nothing available in English, but the images are impressive. You can learn about his three muses on the ground floor and see temporary exhibitions of his work upstairs. Entry is covered on the Kanazawa Pass but otherwise entry for adults is ¥ 300

5. Yuwaku Inari Jinja and Iozen Yakushi Temple

Hidden in what looks like a small forest, the local shrine and temple are a very short stroll apart. The popular red torii gate path of the shrine is picturesque and known for hosting the annual Bonbori festival from the series Hanasaku Iroha. Over at the Temple, one thing you’ll notice is the unusual glass covering on the main building—a protection from snow in winter months.

There are a series of moss-covered statues including a lucky pot almost entirely hidden in the greenery. Just beyond the temple is a path; you can follow it to discover the true meaning of “the journey is more important than the destination”. The steep path is pretty beautiful, but the end result is a road with nothing to see. They have so far only renovated part of the old route connecting the shrine to another town.

6. Himuro-Koya: The ice house stroll

Although it’s an artificial lake, the water near the ice house is a pleasant walk in all seasons. Whether you’re surrounded by golden leaves or the fresh greens of spring, it’s a simple loop path that can be walked in pretty much any footwear (within reason, don’t bring your stilettos). While the approach can feel a little secluded, bordering on creepy, it’s actually lovely when you get up the steep hill, and you might see a few others exploring too. You’ll walk past the ice house which is filled in October and opened in June. It looks especially pretty when covered in snow!

If you want to continue the trekking fun, you can venture into Sansakuen Park , a hilly climb with resting spots offering views across the hills. The path starts behind the ice hut, but be warned that it’s a lot of steps (although it’s a lovely place for a bento picnic).

7. Shirasagi no yu, the local onsen and footbath

The best way to try the onsen water without booking into a hotel, the public bath is a simple affair with indoor and half-outdoor pools. It costs around ¥ 380 per person and separated by gender, and you’ll need to bring your own soap and towel (or rent/buy them from the counter). Sitting among chattering locals, it’s perfect for warming up after a chilly walk or getting clean after a sweaty hike.

Part way up the steps to the shrine is the local footbath. It’s a great place to soak your feet if the full onsen experience isn’t for you.

8. Cake break at Cafe Lente

Suprisingly modern and offering stunning views, Cafe Lente is a welcome change from the largely traditional buildings. While it looks subtley different on the outside, once you step inside you’ll see the huge glass windows facing out into the forest below. The owner speaks English (he studied in the UK) and there’s an English menu, which is pretty simple but has cakes and light savory options. Be sure to try the local yuzu cider as you enjoy the view!

Seasonal festivals and events

1. opening of the ice house – june 30.

On the last Sunday of January each year, snow is sealed into the ice house until summer. On June 30th, the house is reopened and the ice is shared with locals and visitors.

2. Bonbori Festival – October 12, 2019

Held since 2011, the annual Bonbori Festival involves countless lanterns and is a nod to the village’s manga associations. Used as the model for the fictions town of Yunosagi Onsen in the Hanasaku Iroha series, the festival was taken from the story and transformed into a real-life event. Drawing in fans each year from across the counry, there are fire displays, lanterns and plenty of other fans to chat with. The lanterns are lit from July to October so visitors can contribute their nozomifuda (plaques with wishes inscribed on them) and on the main event day in October these are burned in a ceremony.

Getting to Yuwaku

Yuwaku is easily reached by bus from Kanazawa. Simply catch the bus from stop No.7 at the train station’s East Exit bus station (the west side does highway buses while the east is local buses). The journey takes about 40 minutes and costs approximately ¥ 600 each way.

Be sure to check the buses on the way back as you don’t want to miss the last one! They run about once an hour in each direction, but sometimes less frequently. You can check the timetables here .

• Kanazawa Yuwaku Edomura
• Yuwaku Yumeiji Kaikan
• Yuwaku Inari Jinja
• Himuro Koya (Ice Hut)
• Shirasagi no Yu
• Yuwaku Midori no Sato
• Yuwaku Sosaku no Mori
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• Iozen Yakushi Temple
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• Rice Terrace
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Sergei Ryakhovsky (Sergei Vasilyevich Ryakhovsky) a Soviet-Russian serial killer known as the Balashikha Ripper and The Hippopotamus. Ryakhovsky was convicted for the killing of nineteen people in the Moscow area between 1988 and 1993. Ryakhovsky's mainly stabbed or strangulated his victims, he mutilated some bodies, mainly in the genital area. Allegedly Ryakhovsky carried out necrophilic acts on his victims and stole their belongings. Ryakhovsky standing 6’5" tall and weighting 286 pounds, gaining him the nickname, The Hippo. Sergei Ryakhovsky died on January 21st 2005 from untreated tuberculosis while serving his life sentence in prison.

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Serial Killer Sergei Ryakhovsky (aka) the Balashikha Ripper, The Hippopotamus, was active for 6 years between 1988-1993 , known to have ( 19 confirmed / 19 possible ) victims. This serial killer was active in the following countries: Russia

Sergei Ryakhovsky was born on December 29th 1962 in Balashikha, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union. He had a physically defect. During his education he had academic, social or discipline problems including being teased or picked on.

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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WASHINGTON — Today, Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Chairman Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) released the transcript from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s transcribed interview. Dr. Fauci served as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and was the face of America’s public health response during the COVID-19 pandemic. His closed door, 14-hour, two-day testimony in January 2024 has served as a critical component of the Select Subcommittee’s investigations into the origins of COVID-19, pandemic-era domestic policy failures, and improvements to the United States’ public health system. In conjunction with the transcript, the Select Subcommittee also released a new staff memo that highlights the key takeaways from Dr. Fauci’s transcribed interview. The memo can be found here .

The Select Subcommittee also released four additional transcripts from senior public health officials. These transcripts, as well as Dr. Fauci’s transcript, can be found below:

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Below are important exchanges from Dr. Fauci’s transcribed interview:

SOCIAL DISTANCING : The “6 feet apart” social distancing recommendation forced on Americans by federal health officials was arbitrary and not based on science. Dr. Fauci testified that this guidance — which shut down schools and small businesses nationwide — “sort of just appeared” and was not based on any scientific studies.

Majority Counsel: “ Do you recall when discussions regarding, kind of, the at least a 6 foot threshold began? ”

Dr. Fauci: “The 6 foot in the school?”

Majority Counsel: “Six foot overall.  I mean, 6-foot was applied at businesse s—”

Dr. Fauci: “Yeah.”

Majority Counsel: “ —it was applied in schools, it was applied here.  At least how the messaging was applied was that 6-foot distancing was the distance that needed to be— “

Dr. Fauci: “ You know, I don’t recall.  It sort of just appeared.  I don’t recall, like, a discussion of whether it should be 5 or 6 or whatever.  It was just that 6 foot is— ”   

Majority Counsel: “ Did you see any studies that supported 6 feet? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ I was not aware of studies that in fact, that would be a very difficult study to do. ”

MASKING : Dr. Fauci testified that he did not recall any supporting evidence for masking children. Concerningly, mask-wearing has been associated with learning loss and severe speech development issues in America’s children.

Majority Counsel: “ Do you recall reviewing any studies or data supporting masking for children? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ You know, I might have, Mitch, but I don’t recall specifically that I did. I might have. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Since the — there’s been a lot of studies that have come out since the pandemic started, but specifically on this there have been significant on kind of like the learning loss and speech and development issues that have been associated with particularly young children wearing masks while they’re growing up. They can’t see their teacher talk and can’t learn how to form words. Have you followed any of those studies? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ No. But I believe that there are a lot of conflicting studies too, that there are those that say, yes, there is an impact, and there are those that say there’s not. I still think that’s up in the air. ”

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS : Dr. Fauci unequivocally agreed with EVERY travel restriction issued by the Trump Administration at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This testimony runs counter to the public narrative that the Trump Administration’s travel restrictions were xenophobic. During his transcribed interview, the Biden Administration’s counsel curiously prohibited Dr. Fauci from answering questions on whether he recommended the travel restrictions.

Majority Counsel: “ Did you agree with President Trump’s decision to restrict travel from China? ”                             

Dr. Fauci: “ I did , and I said there were caveats to restrictions. I agreed with it, but I said we have to be careful because sometimes when you do restrictions they have negative consequences in that you don’t have open access to help or even information. But fundamentally, I agreed at that time, since we had almost no infections that we knew of in our country, that at least a temporary restriction would be important. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Did you also agree with the EU travel restriction? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ I agreed with the suggestion that that be done, yes. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Did you agree with the U.K. travel restriction? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ Yes, I did. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Did you recommend instituting travel restrictions in response to the pandemic? ”

Biden Administration Official: “ I’m going to step in here .”

VACCINE MANDATES: Dr. Fauci admitted that vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic could increase vaccine hesitancy in the future. He also claimed that these mandates were not sufficiently studied ahead of the pandemic. Previously, Dr. Fauci advocated “that when you make it difficult for people in their lives, they lose their ideological bullshit, and they get vaccinated.”

Majority Counsel: “ Do you think mandating vaccines can result in some hesitancy? ” 

Dr. Fauci: “ I think one of the things that we really need to do after the fact, now, to — you know, after-the-game, after-the-event  evaluation of things that need to be done, we really need to take a look at the psyche of  the country, have maybe some social-type studies to figure out, does the mandating of vaccines in the way the country’s mental framework is right now, does that actually cause more people to not want to get vaccinated, or not? I don’t know. But I think that’s something we need to know. ”

LAB LEAK THEORY : Dr. Fauci acknowledged that the lab leak hypothesis is not a conspiracy theory. This comes nearly four years after prompting the publication of the now infamous “Proximal Origin” paper that attempted to vilify and disprove the lab leak hypothesis.

Majority Counsel: “ Just you sitting here today, do you think the possibility or the hypothesis that the coronavirus emerged from a laboratory accident is a conspiracy theory? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ Well, it’s a possibility. I think people have made conspiracy aspects from it.  And I think you have to separate the two when you keep an open mind, that it could be a lab leak or it could be a natural occurrence. I’ve mentioned in this committee that I believe the evidence that I’ve seen weighs my opinion towards one, which is a natural occurrence, but I still leave an open mind. So I think that in and of itself isn’t inherently a conspiracy theory, but some people spin off things from that that are kind of crazy .”

GAIN-OF-FUNCTION RESEARCH : Dr. Fauci repeatedly played semantics with the definition of “gain-of-function” research in an effort to avoid conceding that the NIH’s funded this dangerous research in China . As the head of NIAID and the face of America’s response to the pandemic, Dr. Fauci certainly understood the common definition of “gain-of-function.” Yet, he repeatedly refused — both behind closed doors and to Sen. Rand Paul during a 2021 hearing — to clarify a general understanding of the term and instead only referred to his own “operative definition.

Dr. Fauci: “ So, when I, to repeat, when I’m asked is something gain of function, I’m referring to the operative definition of gain of function according to the framework of the 3PCO…That’s my definition. That is the regulatory operational definition. And as we were talking about before, other people use the word “gain of function” this, “gain of function” that, and everybody’s got their own interpretation of it.  But when you’re deciding whether a grant should be funded, this is the operational definition. And when I was asked anywhere by the Congress, by the Senate, by Senator Paul this is what I was referring to .” 

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST : Dr. Fauci claimed that his staff had no conflicts of interest regarding the origins of COVID-19, yet his Senior Advisor — Dr. David Morens — was “best-friends” with disgraced and soon-to-be debarred EcoHealth Alliance President Dr. Peter Daszak . Considering Dr. Morens worked under Dr. Fauci’s leadership for more than 20 years, it seems highly unlikely that Dr. Fauci was genuinely unaware of this relationship.

Majority Counsel: “ I was wondering if you had thoughts on whether Dr. Daszak should have filed competing interest statements when he was weighing in on these issues, whether through the National Academies or other venues. ”

Dr. Fauci: “ You know, I hesitate to speculate about what someone else should do. The only people that I am involved with is my own staff, who we’ve mentioned many times in this discussion, who don’t have a conflict of interest. ”

GRANT APPROVAL : Dr. Fauci testified that he signed off on every foreign and domestic NIAID grant without reviewing the proposals. He was also unable to confirm if NIAID has ANY mechanisms to conduct oversight of the foreign laboratories they fund . NIAID’s flawed grant process — which relies heavily on trusting its grantees without verifying — leaves opportunities  for adversaries to exploit.

Majority Counsel: “ Who gives the final approval? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ You know, technically, I sign off on each council, but I don’t see the grants and what they are.  I never look at what grants are there.  It’s just somebody at the end of the council where they’re all finished and they go, ‘Here,’ and you sign it .”  

Majority Counsel: “ Okay. So to your knowledge, NIAID wouldn’t kind of independently verify the biosafety of a foreign lab? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ Again, I’d have to say I’m not sure.  To my knowledge, I wouldn’t be able to make a statement that I would be confident it would be. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Do you know if NIAID grants go through any type of national security review as part of the process? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ National security review? ”

Majority Counsel: “ So, like, through the National Security Council or— “

Dr. Fauci: “ No. ”

Majority Counsel: “ —or anyone in the [intelligence community]— “

Dr. Fauci: “ Not to my knowledge .”

Majority Counsel: “ I guess what we’re trying to learn going forward is, obviously, U.S. labs are vetted, certified, and there’s a standard of how U.S. labs operate. Are foreign labs held to the same standard as U.S. labs when they receive U.S. money, or are they the standards of the country in which they operate? ” 

Dr. Fauci: “ I am not certain. I have heard again, I think it was subsequent to of course, that was never brought up. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Uh huh. ”

Dr. Fauci: “ When I was the director, no one ever asked me, you know, who determines, you know, what the standards of a foreign lab are. But so the answer to your question is I don’t know, okay? ”

FEIGNED IGNORANCE : Dr. Fauci claimed he “did not recall” numerous issues and events surrounding the pandemic more than 100 times . Specifically, Dr. Fauci testified that despite the fact EcoHealth Alliance was conducting risky gain-of-function research in China, he did not know any details about the grant, nor did he maintain a relationship with its President, Dr. Peter Daszak.

Majority Counsel: “ Do you recall when you first found out that the year 5 progress report was missing from the EcoHealth grant? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ I don’t recall precisely.  It was somewhere on a briefing that the staff gave to me.  I don’t know exactly when that was.  It could have been later.  I don’t know. ”

Majority Counsel: “ Okay.  Do you think, just to the best of your recollection, whether it was before you were aware that the year 5 progress report was late before May 2021 or it would have been after? ”

Dr. Fauci: “ I don’t recall. ”