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Barack Obama Intends To Nominate Indian-American His Surgeon General
Friday, 15 November 2013, 22:54 IST
Hailing the announcement made by Obama, Dr Jayesh B Shah, president of the influential American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) said that Obama has made the right choice.
"This news cements the reputation physicians of Indian origin have across America," Shah said.
"Obama has made the right choice in naming a highly qualified physician to serve as America's next surgeon general. We are proud of Vivek and his many accomplishments and look forward to supporting him throughout the confirmation process," he said.
"Vivek represents the next generation of Indian-American physicians," said Dr Harbhajan Ajrawat, AAPI Legislative Committee chairman.
"His ethics, quiet leadership style and impeccable credentials make him the smart choice for this position. We will certainly mobilise the physician community to support his confirmation," said Dr Ajrawat.
"Murthy has joined us on Capitol Hill for our legislative functions, he has spoken to our members in conference calls and he has consistently engaged AAPI and physician organizations," said Dr Sampat Shivangi, AAPI Legislative Committee co-chairman.
"We know how much this nomination means to our community," he said.
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"This news cements the reputation physicians of Indian origin have across America," Shah said.
"Obama has made the right choice in naming a highly qualified physician to serve as America's next surgeon general. We are proud of Vivek and his many accomplishments and look forward to supporting him throughout the confirmation process," he said.
"Vivek represents the next generation of Indian-American physicians," said Dr Harbhajan Ajrawat, AAPI Legislative Committee chairman.
"His ethics, quiet leadership style and impeccable credentials make him the smart choice for this position. We will certainly mobilise the physician community to support his confirmation," said Dr Ajrawat.
"Murthy has joined us on Capitol Hill for our legislative functions, he has spoken to our members in conference calls and he has consistently engaged AAPI and physician organizations," said Dr Sampat Shivangi, AAPI Legislative Committee co-chairman.
"We know how much this nomination means to our community," he said.
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