WASHINGTONHouse Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trumps nomination of Chairman Tom Price M.D. (R-GA) as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services:
This is the absolute perfect choice. Tom Price has made health care his lifes work. As a doctor he has practiced and taught medicine and he knows exactly how Washingtons decisions affect patients. As a legislator he has played a leading role in developing conservative health care solutions that put patients first. We could not ask for a better partner to work with Congress to fix our nations health care challenges. Im so happy for Tom and his family and I commend President-elect Trump for this excellent nomination.
House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today released the following statement after President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Rep. Tom Price M.D. (R-GA) to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Dr. Price currently serves on the Ways and Means Committee and is Chairman of the House Budget Committee.
Congratulations to my friend and colleague Tom Price on being selected to lead the Department of Health and Human ServicesChairman Brady said. Whether in the operating room or on the House floor Dr. Price has dedicated his career to saving lives and improving health care for Americans from all walks of life. Dr. Prices unique experience clear understanding of health and budget policy issues and strong work ethic have been invaluable assets to our Committee. Toms leadership will ensure that the Department of Health and Human Services delivers real results for the American people whether its improving the way we access health care or reforming key programs designed to assist the most vulnerable. I look forward to continuing to work together to help all Americans.
