During his confirmation hearings for the role of Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced scrutiny from senators regarding his past controversial statements about vaccines, abortion, and health safety. Despite being quoted directly by committee members, Kennedy denied or downplayed previous remarks, claiming they were mischaracterized. He asserted that he is 'pro-safety' and not anti-vaccine, attempting to differentiate himself from his previously stated views. Kennedy's long-standing stance that vaccines are linked to autism has been widely discredited by scientific studies, raising concerns about his capability to lead the HHS.
Kennedy downplayed past controversial comments on vaccines and other issues during his Senate confirmation hearing, asserting his remarks were mischaracterized despite direct quotations from senators.
Kennedy claimed he is not anti-vaccine but pro-safety, distancing himself from previous statements about vaccine safety and the alleged links to autism which contradict established science.
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