Rush praises President Obama’s choice of Dr. Regina Benjamin
to serve as the next Surgeon General of the United States

WASHINGTON ––  Today, U. S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (IL-01) released the following statement praising President Barack Obama’s nomination of Dr. Regina Benjamin to serve as the next Surgeon General of the United States.

“President Obama has hit a home run, today, in his nomination of Dr. Regina Benjamin to serve as the next Surgeon General of the United States.  She has an exemplary background as a family practice physician but what really stands out for me is her deep concern for patients. 

“At a time when my colleagues and I in Congress are engaging in the heavy lifting to pass meaningful health care reform, it warms my heart to know that we have a woman of the caliber of Dr. Benjamin whose focus, on Day 1, will be the needs of the least of these in our nation who need comprehensive health care services.  I wish her good health and God’s speed during her confirmation process.”

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