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Collected Item: “Dr. Anthony Fauci Gives Graduation Address to UC Irvine”

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Gives Graduation Address to UC Irvine

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Dr. Anthony Fauci was the country's medical leader in the COVID-19 time. He stood by President Trump's side at the daily Coronavirus briefings and, along with Dr. Deborah Birx, alternately reassured the country and alarmed them. They were often shamed by Trump who tended to make light of the danger of the virus. They were the heroes that stood strong and displayed real leadership and knowledge.
Since almost all graduation ceremonies were canceled for spring 2020, various VIPs tried to compensate by giving commencement addresses. Here is Dr. Fauci's.

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https://kfiam640.iheart.com/content/2020-06-13-dr-anthony-fauci-addresses-uc-irvine-graduates/IRVINE/

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2020-06-13
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