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Featuring: Tom Cole, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 4th Congressional District

Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) on Mark Cruz, Nominee to be Director of the Indian Health Service

Published July 1, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:44

On top of that, I want to recognize the broader work that Secretary Kennedy's department has undertaken to strengthen the IHS and improve outcomes across Indian country. HHS has made real progress on investments and expanding access to care. Not to mention, just last week, they convened the first White House Council on American Indian affairs meeting. This work matters, and today's nomination of Mark Cruz continues that momentum. (00:44–00:49)

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Asserts that the Department of Health and Human Services has made progress on investments and expanding access to care.

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