I'm so proud of Mark for how far he has come since those days when I first met and began to work, and we began to work together. And I'm grateful for his dedication to tribes and the public service. I have every confidence that Mark will be successful in this role as IHS Director and that under his leadership, the Indian Health Service will continue advancing its missions and improving health outcomes for tribal nations and Native Americans across the country. I encourage you to move forward with this swift confirmation of Mark Cruz. He will never let you or Indian country down. Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, Chairman Cole. (04:31–04:48)
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Asserts confidence in Mark Cruz's success as IHS Director and that he will improve health outcomes for tribal nations.
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