Crapo Statement on Announcement of Intent to Nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Head HHS

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, which oversees the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued the following statement after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as HHS Secretary:

“RFK Jr. has prioritized addressing chronic diseases through consumer choice and healthy lifestyle.  American patients, providers and taxpayers deserve a health care system that is efficient, effective and affordable.  I look forward to considering his nomination before the Finance Committee.”

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