Press Release - Statement on Choice of KS Gov. for HHS
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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR BILL RITTER, JR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 2009
CONTACT:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370, evan.dreyer@state.co.us
GOV. RITTER PRAISES PRESIDENT'S CHOICE OF KANSAS GOVERNOR AS U.S. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY
Gov. Ritter issued the following statement today praising President Obama's selection of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
"The President has made a wise and outstanding choice in selecting Gov. Sebelius to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Over the past two decades, improving access to quality and affordable health care has been a hallmark of her public service as governor, insurance commissioner and as a state legislator.
"As a Democratic governor in a traditionally Republican state, she has worked successfully across party lines to take on many tough issues and move Kansas forward. This commitment to doing what's best for her state, without regard for partisan politics, will serve her well as she tackles the enormous challenge of national health-care reform and other critical human-service issues.
"As a fellow governor from a neighboring state, I have long admired Gov. Sebelius, have learned much from her and know she will serve our country with distinction."