{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=C495CFE8-7B94-4FCA-8386-0BC3813BC8B3", "Rep. Scott DesJarlais Releases Statement Regarding Biden Vaccine Mandates", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Scott DesJarlais", "D000616", "desjarlais.house.gov", "desjarlais", "https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center", "scraper", "(MURFREESBORO, TN)\u2013 Congressman Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-04) released the following statement at the conclusion of President Joe Biden\u2019s announcement regarding new COVID-19 vaccine mandates.\n\n\u201cToday the Biden administration proved just what lengths they will go to limit the freedoms of the American people.\n\nFederal workers are now faced with an impossible choice, get vaccinated or be fired. Employers of more than 100 people will be forced to either mandate the coronavirus vaccine or subject unvaccinated employees to weekly testing. Health care workers who are incredibly well versed on the vaccine pros and cons are being told they must be vaccinated or lose their job.\n\nAll the while Afghan refugees or those crossing our border illegally are granted more medical freedom than our own United States citizens.\n\nPresident Biden also announced today that he is stripping states of their rights. Biden has made it clear that if states decide that they will ban mask mandates they will face legal action and federal government overrule.\n\nThis is an egregious government overreach. Every American should have the opportunity to consult with their doctor to determine if the COVID-19 vaccine is the best choice for their personal health.\n\nPresident Trump led the way to expedite the creation and production of the vaccine through Operation Warp Speed. It was President Biden and Vice President Harris who began a disinformation campaign surrounding the vaccine.\n\nOn September 16, 2020, President Biden said, \u201cAmericans have had to endure President Trump\u2019s incompetence and dishonesty when it comes to testing and personal protective equipment. We can\u2019t afford to repeat those fiascos when it comes to a vaccine.\u201d\n\nVice President Kamala Harris said on October 7, 2020, \u201cBut if Donald Trump tells us that we should take it, I\u2019m not taking it.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://desjarlais.house.gov/media-center?ID=C495CFE8-7B94-4FCA-8386-0BC3813BC8B3"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.967537984251976, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}