During my commute, I heard the questions and a comment from one, probably R, Senator. The first question was substantive, about the decision to fund WIV (through EcoHealth Alliance). Then the Senator asked what day of the week it was. His third question was about the color of the carpet in the room. Each time, Fauci parroted his 5th Amendment shtick.
The Senator then pointed out to Fauci that because of President AutoPen's pardon. So either Fauci knew this and was flexing his inner asshole or Fauci knows that the President AutoPen pardons might not hold up in court.