Gov. Dean for HHS Secretary

Press Release

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said today that he supports Howard Dean to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

In a letter to President Barack Obama, Sanders wrote that the physician and former Vermont governor is "eminently qualified" for the key post in the president's cabinet.

"Governor Dean's background as a physician and as a governor makes him eminently qualified for this extremely important position.

"Governor Dean understands, as you do, that all Americans are entitled to health care as a right of citizenship, and that we must pay far more attention to the needs of our children if we are to have a healthy and prosperous society.

"As a result of Governor Dean's leadership, Vermont has developed one of the strongest health insurance programs for children in the country, the Dr. Dynasaur program, and has also been in the vanguard in a number of other health-related areas.

"As you well know, reforming our health care system will not be easy. It will take somebody with determination and focus to lead that effort. I think that Howard Dean is that person."

Sanders is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee.

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