Jeff Bingaman: “John McDonough of the Boston Globe, in his commentary on the response to Don Berwick's nomination, wrote: One of [health…”

“John McDonough of the Boston Globe, in his commentary on the response to Don Berwick's nomination, wrote: One of [health care's] most distinguished leaders and voices got mugged by partisan Republicans who know better and who got away with it. I am truly disappointed that certain Senators have pledged to block his nomination and that he has chosen to resign his position effective tomorrow. Our task now is to assess the new nominee the President has sent us. I hope Members can come together to do what is right in this circumstance; that is, to quickly confirm an Administrator for this very important position. Mr. President, I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Indiana.”