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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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