Today's POTUS press conference in a nutshell.
Bringing pharmaceutical independence to America by bringing drug manufacturing back to the US. Restoring domestic manufacturing is a matter of national security.
Pfizer just announced that their trial of the vaccine looks like it's headed in a very rapid, positive direction. Months ahead of any other trial — the fastest ever in history.
Announces deal with Kodak to produce critical pharmaceutical ingredients.
Approving more funding for generic drugs which are cheaper and often just as good. But 50% are made in India and China, but that's going to change with this new agreement via the Defense Production Act to support the launch of KODAK PHARMACEUTICALS.
Marks the 33rd time he's used the Defense Production Act. Kodak will now produce generic active pharmaceutical ingredients. Including the key building blocks for many drugs, producing 25% of all active ingredients needed for drugs in the USA.
Lots more advances in rapid testing and vaccine production. 500 million doses will be available. Using the military to ensure that things get to where they have to go safely and rapidly.
Perhaps supplying the vaccine to other parts of the world.
https://youtu.be/mnaYpmk8l1c