Pelosi Statement on President Obama's Nomination of Governor Sebelius as Secretary of HHS

Pelosi Statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Governor Sebelius as Secretary of HHS

Monday, March 2, 2009

Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616

Washington, D.C. â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services:

"Governor Sebelius is a proven, bipartisan leader who has worked to expand health care access for children and to provide Kansans with affordable prescription drugs.

"Governor Sebelius’ deep understanding of health care issues and their impact on our workers and our economy will greatly benefit the American people and help President Obama achieve his goal of passing health care reform legislation this year, which is critical to our nation’s fiscal future.

"I congratulate President Obama on his outstanding nomination and look forward to Governor Sebelius’ quick confirmation by the Senate."