novartis is the leading manufacturer. with her predecessor companies we have been a leader in the development and supply of vaccines to the united states for over 25 years. today i would like to highlight to the committee novartis vaccine commitment to u.s. influence the vaccine and our dedication to prevent every possible incident and death from influenza. we suggest for its lowball hitter said. we have had a pot and successful partnership with hhs, including active collaborations on cell culture vaccines, adjuvants, stockpile, and new production facilities. novartis vaccines is committed approximately $1 billion in influenza vaccine development and production since 2006. importantly, with hhs support were constructing the first cell culture manufacturing facility in the united states, located in north carolina and with its ribbon-cutting later this month. this facility will help ensure the rapid availability of pandemic vaccine for the american people and the future. for this pandemic, we continued our commitment to u.s