Statement by Gov. Perry on Nina Pham Being Declared Ebola-Free

Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement following word that Nina Pham has been declared Ebola-free.

"News that Ms. Pham is free of the Ebola virus is certainly reason to celebrate and I ask all Texans to join me in wishing her a full and speedy recovery. We thank her for her heroism and selflessness in the battle against Ebola. Rest assured, Texas will not let our guard down in doing everything necessary to protect our state and our citizens from this dangerous disease."