Paul said Fauci would not be liable if he admitted to committing crimes during the hearing. He said Fauci could only be prosecuted if he was found to be lying to Congress. "All he had to do today, if he wanted to testify, was be honest. As long as he was honest, even about committing a crime, he would have no jeopardy, but I think the pardon has given him more immunity than most people would ever get," Paul said.