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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 7, 2001 		Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343

STATEMENT BY TOMMY G. THOMPSON
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
REGARDING NOMINATION OF BOBBY JINDAL

"I am delighted that the President is announcing today that he intends to nominate Bobby Jindal as HHS Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. ASPE is the leading policy development office at HHS, and in this position Bobby will be responsible for developing major reform initiatives, including Medicare modernization and expanding coverage for the uninsured.

"Bobby brings an extraordinary blend of policy and administrative experience in major health care structures. He is widely recognized as someone who can see the big picture, formulate workable approaches, and get the job done. In particular, he can help us move quickly in a bipartisan push to bring the Medicare program into the 21st century.

"I have said many times that we must not be bound to practices of the past. We have new challenges, and we need to be open to new approaches. We need innovation and fresh, clear vision. Bobby Jindal is a proven innovator and problem-solver. His experience at both state and national levels will be invaluable as the administration works to improve America's health and human services programs, and to make our department more responsive, efficient and effective.

"It is very important to me to have Bobby leading the reform team at HHS, and I know his contribution will be significant and positive."

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