Casey Means

We're talking about conflicts.

And I have been clear.

But we're not talking about that by the Office of Government Ethics through an exhaustive process.

I've signed a letter that I will be fully compliant.

This is before, during, and after the term.

I take it very seriously, and I'll work closely with them to make sure there are no conflicts.

Thank you so much, Senator Collins.

And I also thank you sincerely for engaging so deeply with my work and learning about me.

This is a very important question and

I would start by just saying that I believe what I would say as a private citizen is in many cases different than what I would say as a public health official.

Joining a team where the purpose of this role is to communicate absolutely the best evidence-based science to the American people to keep- Now remember what she's saying, communicating the best evidence-based science.

We're gonna get back to them.

Safe, thriving and healthy.

And when it comes to,

uh psychedelic therapy for mental health issues uh i think the science is still emerging and so it would certainly not be a recommendation uh to the american people to do that under under no circumstances i do believe that there is exciting work being done in this area that needs to continue uh on on psychedelic therapies for ptsd and veterans uh for mental health issues

And some of the researchers who are doing this work have said it's some of the most promising and exciting of their entire careers.

So I look forward to following that.

But to be very clear, under no circumstances would I recommend that to the American people in this role.

Our illicit drug use problem in our country is monumental and severe.

And I look forward to working with you on these issues that are so important.