> "Private companies can’t take that kind of risk, but the federal government can. It’s a great sign that the administration made deals this week with at least

> "Private companies can’t take that kind of risk, but the federal government can. It’s a great sign that the administration made deals this week with at least two companies to prepare for vaccine manufacturing. I hope more deals will follow," he added. I assume this is Gates trying to bait Trump and his handlers into making this all a 'Greatest deal in the world!' ego massage for the one person both legally capable yet emotionally incapable of acting.