WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2021) – Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America president and CEO Stephen J. Ubl issued the following statement after Xavier Becerra was confirmed to serve as the next Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

“The Department of Health and Human Services plays an important role in protecting the health and well-being of the American people and has been a pivotal partner in our efforts to combat the pandemic. I wish to congratulate Xavier Becerra for being confirmed to lead the department at this critical moment. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the department under his leadership and working together to help address our nation’s leading priorities: getting COVID-19 under control and improving health care affordability and access for all Americans.”

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