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Senator Ron Wyden, the ranking Democrat on the committee, opened the hearing with pointed remarks, accusing RFK Jr. of promoting "junk science." He referenced RFK Jr.'s statements from a 2021 book regarding measles and vaccinations, asserting that his views had contributed to a public health crisis that resulted in the deaths of children during a measles outbreak in Samoa. This set the tone for an emotional and combative hearing, with Democrats eager to paint RFK Jr. as unqualified and dangerous.