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Statement from Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni
Nomination Event

Thank you, Mr. President and thank you, Secretary Thompson.

Twenty-seven years ago, my wife Nadia and I left our home country of Algeria to come to America where we had no family, no friends and no money.

Since then, we raised a family of proud American citizens, we made many friends, we worked hard and have been amply rewarded.

But I could not have dreamed of ever being offered the privilege to serve America in this capacity.

Mr. President, my family and I are touched by your nomination because it says about our great country what no other country can say about itself.

It is my distinct honor to be considered for the Directorship of the National Institutes of Health – the agency that is the driving force behind our Nation's preeminence in the biomedical sciences.

If confirmed by the Senate, I will do my very best to advance the noble mission of the NIH and help improve health care for all Americans.

Thank you.

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