QUOTED. 4 November 2019. Alex Azar.
Executive Summary
Alex Azar, secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, had only glowing things to say about former acting FDA commissioner Ned Sharpless after it was announced on 1 November that President Trump had selected a different nominee to head the agency on a permanent basis. See what Azar said here.
“Under Dr. Sharpless’s leadership for the past seven months, FDA has forged ahead in its essential work of protecting the public health. Dr. Sharpless’s willingness to step into the role of acting commissioner, and to lead the team at FDA with a steady hand, ensured that the agency did not miss a beat in advancing its vital mission.” – Alex Azar, secretary, US Department of Health and Human Services
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