Congressman Tim Ryan Statement on Reports that Cleveland Clinic CEO is Being Considered for VA Secretary

Statement

Congressman Tim Ryan made the following statement in response to reports that the White House is considering Cleveland Clinic Chief Executive Dr. Delos "Toby" Cosgrove to be nominated as Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs:

"Our veterans deserve the very best, and when it comes to health care, nothing says the best like the Cleveland Clinic. I am certain that Dr. Cosgrove would be an outstanding choice to lead the VA, and I urge President Obama to seriously consider him for the position. Although we would hate to lose him in Cleveland, he would be a perfect fit for this job.

"Dr. Cosgrove is a decorated Vietnam veteran, a distinguished heart surgeon and a highly effective manager of a large health care network. I could not think of a more qualified candidate to overhaul the VA and ensure that our veterans receive the quality care they need and deserve. During his ten years at the helm of the world renowned Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Cosgrove has proven that he has the leadership and organizational skills that we need to begin to rebuild trust with the veterans of America and their families."

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