Young Applauds Nomination of Alex Azar to Lead HHS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that Alex Azar of Indianapolis has been nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):

“Alex Azar is an excellent choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. His previous leadership experience at HHS and his work at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly will be an effective combination as we work to solve our nation’s most significant healthcare challenges. I look forward to supporting his nomination, and working together to ensure all Americans have access to high-quality and affordable care.”