“We need Republicans to stand up to this chaos and craziness…” Watch the full interview here. Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s recent actions to terminate members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Blunt Rochester also discussed her VACCINE Act, which would protect ACIP members from being terminated without cause. Below are excerpts of the interview. On Blunt Rochester’s VACCINE Act “You know, this is a really serious matter right now. It’s been 60 years that this [ACIP] committee has been in place, providing us with data-driven, science-based information to help us have

Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement: “Israel’s latest military operation against Iran is concerning. First and foremost, I am praying for the men and women stationed overseas, for their families, and for the civilians impacted by this strike. Israel striking unilaterally during the Trump administration’s nuclear agreement negotiations is counterproductive and increases the risk of a full-scale regional war. I urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to show restraint and avoid escalation. Alongside our regional partners, we must remain committed to finding a diplomatic solution and work toward a path of safety and stability.” ### Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester represents Delaware in the

The Senator’s full remarks and exchanges with the witnesses can be found here. Washington, DC – Yesterday, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, led her fellow Democrats at a hearing titled, “Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources” to examine the effects of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing on the United States. Blunt Rochester’s questions were focused on shining a light on how proposed and already realized cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) make it harder for our nation to protect our supply chains and enforce