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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, July 23, 2002 		Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343

STATEMENT BY HHS SECRETARY
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Regarding Senate Confirmation of Dr. Richard Carmona as Surgeon General

I would like to commend the Senate and the members of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for their quick and unanimous approval of Richard Carmona to be the next Surgeon General. The Surgeon General is one of this country's leaders on matters of public health, and Dr. Carmona will be a strong and vigorous leader in our efforts to combat chronic conditions and lead this nation to better health.

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