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| https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-meeks-calls-full-investigation-origins-covid | Miller-Meeks Calls for a Full Investigation into the Origins of COVID | 2021-06-16 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | House | IA | Mariannette Miller-Meeks | M001215 | millermeeks.house.gov | millermeeks | https://millermeeks.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, June 16th, 2021, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to call for a full and thorough investigation into the origins of COVID-19. Image To watch Miller-Meeks’ speech, click HERE, and read her remarks as prepared for delivery below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address an issue that is incredibly important to our national security. We all know that Wuhan, China, where the COVID-19 virus originated, is home to the Wuhan Institute of Virology. The WIV is China’s only cellular level 4 biosafety super laboratory that researches human infectious diseases. This lab is only a few miles away from the wet market that is said to be the origin of COVID-19. Last year, Senator Tom Cotton was thoroughly dismissed for questioning the true origins of this virus, citing the Chinese Communist Party’s duplicity and dishonesty from the very beginning. We all know the CCP lied to the world about the severity of COVID-19, how it is transmitted, and the associated dangers. There needs to be a thorough and serious investigation into the origins of COVID-19, what the CCP knew and when, and what the World Health Organization knew and when. Uncovering the true origins of COVID-19 will be incredibly helpful to prepare for the next pandemic, which I think is something we can all agree on. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I yield back my time. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |