We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed….

Happy Independence Day!

I grew up in San Antonio and spent many happy days floating on the Guadalupe.

America mourns the victims of the deadly and horrifying flash floods in the Hill Country.

The heroism and endurance of the first responders inspire all of us.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management @tdem is providing excellent leadership and the Department of Public Safety @TxDPS Tactical Marine Unit has been working tirelessly to rescue survivors. @HHSGov has a presence in the Texas operation and is ready to help however we are needed.

God bless Texas.

Today, @NIH announced a new policy to cap how much publishers can charge NIH-supported scientists to make their work publicly accessible. This reflects our broader effort to restore public trust in public health by creating an open, honest, and transparent research atmosphere.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4nCdIbl

NIH is giving taxpayers better access to the research they fund.

Using data, AI, and regulatory reform, @HHSGov will increase transparency and leverage information to make America healthy again.

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I had a wonderful meeting with Argentine Vice Minister of Health Loccisano about a new era of global health cooperation grounded in scientific integrity, transparency and collaboration.  America looks forward to continued innovative approaches to protect and improve global public health.

If you’re at #DEFCON
come to the main stage at 10:30 tomorrow. I’ll be announcing the winners of the @ARPA_H @DARPA AI cyber challenge.