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Kennedy on HHS Nominee Tom Daschle

Statement

Date: Feb. 2, 2009
Location: Washington, DC


KENNEDY ON HHS NOMINEE TOM DASCHLE

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, today released the following statement regarding former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle's nomination to be Secretary of Health and Human Services:

"Tom Daschle is a dedicated public servant and will be an outstanding Secretary of Health and Human Services. I look forward to working with him on the cause on my life: providing quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

"Tom himself raised the issue and took all necessary steps to correct his innocent mistake months ago. I know Tom Daschle. I know his character. And I look forward to his confirmation."


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