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Orrin Hatch: “During the announcement by President Obama to appoint you as FDA Commissioner, the President also appointed Dr. Josh…”

On the recordMay 6, 2009
During the announcement by President Obama to appoint you as FDA Commissioner, the President also appointed Dr. Josh Sharfstein as the principal FDA Deputy Commissioner.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Senator Hatch notes the dual appointments made by President Obama.

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