Fauci on CNBC: "This is going to get worse. Bc we're going more into a colder season ...We've got to do something different. We cant just let this happen. We're going to have many more hospitalizations & that will inevitably lead to more deaths. So this is an untenable situation"

CNBC's Shepard Smith: "Is it time for the [national mask] mandate, Dr. Fauci? We lean on you for advice. Do we need a national mandate, or not?"

Fauci: "You know, yes. Well, we do. If we don't get one, I would hope the mayors and governors do it locally"

Here's the full exchange in which Fauci certainly appears to call for a national mask mandate through strong questioning from @thenewsoncnbc