State leaders have released statements in response to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine<\/b>.<\/p>\n
U.S. Senator Gary Peters:<\/b><\/p>\n “Hard working scientists, both in government and the private sector, deserve our deepest appreciation for this momentous and unprecedented achievement, as do the thousands of vaccine trial participants. I am especially proud that Michiganders are working to manufacture and distribute the newly authorized Coronavirus vaccine. This milestone also could not have happened without our public health agencies, who have led a rigorous process to ensure these vaccines are safe and effective.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n U.S. Rep. Fred Upton:<\/b><\/p>\n “This vaccine is the pride and joy of Kalamazoo. It has been a labor of love, patriotic duty, and determination to restore our way of life and save the world. I cannot reiterate enough how proud I am of southwest Michigan and all of the Michiganders part of Pfizer\u2019s team. This is a historic accomplishment, creating a safe, effective vaccine to help end this deadly pandemic.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n Gov. Gretchen Whitmer:<\/b><\/p>\n