Dr. Susan Monterrez (former CDC director) [also spelled Moneriz/Monteres in transcript]
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I had several engagements with the secretary over that day, and it was in one of those meetings that I was instructed.
That is one of the areas he has prioritized.
I did not speak to the secretary on the 8th or any successive day.
I did not speak to the secretary until August 11th when he came down to visit.
He did not call me.
He told me he could not trust me.
And I told him if he could not trust me, he could fire me.
He told me he could not trust me.
And I told him if he could not trust me, he could fire me.
Their names have been publicly associated with them.
They issued public remarks early on.
No.
I did not coordinate with anyone surrounding my leaving.
I was terminated abruptly.
I had committed during my confirmation process
several elements, including integrity, transparency, working with Congress.
I had no advance plan with any colleagues.