Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today following President George W. Bush’s nomination of Dr. James Holsinger to be Surgeon General:
“Dr. Holsinger is a proven leader who has dedicated his career to improving health education and services in Kentucky and across the nation,” said McConnell. “He is an excellent choice for Surgeon General and I look forward to his quick confirmation.”
Holsinger is currently the Wethington Chair in the Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He previously served as Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher.
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“Dr. Holsinger is a proven leader who has dedicated his career to improving health education and services in Kentucky and across the nation,” said McConnell. “He is an excellent choice for Surgeon General and I look forward to his quick confirmation.”
Holsinger is currently the Wethington Chair in the Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He previously served as Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher.
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