Paul files first criminal referral to DOJ (§ 1001)
After July 20 hearing clash ('you do not know what you are talking about' / mutual lying accusations), Paul referred Fauci to AG Garland for alleged false statements to Congress on May 11.
July 20 clash — 'you do not know what you are talking about' (NBC)
NBC News package of the July 20, 2021 HELP exchange in which Paul asks Fauci to retract his May 11 gain-of-function statement and Fauci answers, 'Senator Paul, you do not know what you are talking about.'
High-engagement X recirculation of NBC cutdowns
C-SPAN YouTube: 'Senator Paul, you do not know…'
C-SPAN's official YouTube cut of the July 20, 2021 exchange, the footage cited in coverage of Paul's criminal referral of Fauci to the Justice Department.
C-SPAN: Paul accuses Fauci of lying about GoF
C-SPAN Senate clip of the July 20, 2021 exchange in which Paul accuses Fauci of lying about gain-of-function research at the Wuhan lab.
Primary quotes
“You do not know what you are talking about, quite frankly. And I want to say that officially. You do not know what you are talking about.”
July 20, 2021 hearing (related exchange)
Linked sources
Related contentions
Unresolved definitional dispute. Tabak letter (Oct 2021) acknowledged delayed reporting of enhanced growth in mice; NIH still denied ePPP classification.
Pardon covers through Jan 19, 2025. §1001 SOL on May 11, 2021 testimony expired May 11, 2026 without charges. July 29, 2026 hearing not covered by pardon.