Becerra Nomination: Light on Health Expertise, Heavy on “Commitment to Partisan Warfare”
‘The distinguishing feature of this nominee’s resume is not his expertise in health, medicine, or administration. That part of the resume is very brief. What stands out are Mr. Becerra’s commitment to partisan warfare and his far-left ideology… I continue to urge a “no” vote.’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding nominations:
“Last week, our Democratic colleagues had to resort to a rare tactic to rescue the stalled nomination of Xavier Becerra to run the Department of Health and Human Services.
“The distinguishing feature of this nominee’s resume is not his expertise in health, medicine, or administration. That part of the resume is very brief. What stands out are Mr. Becerra’s commitment to partisan warfare and his far-left ideology.
“He’s supported the sweeping government takeover of healthcare they call “Medicare for All,” which would actually end Medicare as we know it and would rip away families’ private insurance plans.
“As the Administration’s policies continue to create a border crisis, Mr. Becerra is someone who believes we should not just have blanket amnesty, but that entering the country illegally should not even be a crime.
“And even amid a global pandemic, the most significant health-related experience on the nominee’s record are his efforts to wield the legal system against religious sisters to make them violate their faith and conscience.
“Up to now, every person who has ever been confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services has either been favorably reported by the Finance Committee or discharged by unanimous consent. There’s ample reason why this nominee would be a glaring exception.
“I continue to urge a “no” vote.”
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