News Release

Statement by Mike Leavitt On Senate Confirmation of Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach as FDA Commissioner

I am pleased by the Senate’s action today confirming Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and thereby bringing permanent leadership to this critical agency. Andy has the energy, vision and expertise that will help the agency to improve product safety, spur innovation and help life-saving therapies reach patients faster. He is a superb choice to lead this agency and I appreciate the work of Majority Leader Frist, Chairman Enzi, Senator Kennedy and others in confirming him.

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Last revised: January 12, 2009