The following is a statement from Doug McMillon, President and CEO,
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.:
“Congratulations to Sylvia Mathews Burwell on her nomination as
Secretary of Health and Human Services. We are very proud the President
has asked Sylvia to take on this critical position.
“Sylvia has a strong record of working collaboratively with businesses
and government on some of the most pressing issues facing Americans. She
understands the needs of people and communities and has consistently
delivered strong results that have a positive impact on society. It's
crucial to have a leader like Sylvia in this role, and we stand ready to
work with the Administration on solutions that provide more Americans
with even greater access to affordable healthcare.
“The Walmart family would like to offer our congratulations and best
wishes to Sylvia as she embarks on this important mission.”
- Doug McMillon, President and CEO, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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