Health and Human Services Secretary Azar Swearing-in Ceremony
President Trump participated in the swearing-in ceremony for Alex Azar to become secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Befo… read more
President Trump participated in the swearing-in ceremony for Alex Azar to become secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Before Vice President Pence issued the oath to Mr. Azar, the president spoke of his hopes that as secretary, Mr. Azar would work to lower the cost of prescription drug prices in the U.S. and combat the opioid epidemic. Once sworn in, Secretary Azar echoed those remarks and said he was eager to get to work. As the president was leaving the Roosevelt Room, he responded briefly to a reporter’s question about his preparations for his first State of the Union address, which was set for the following day. close
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