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Dr. Martin A. Makary

Commissioner of Food and Drugs

Dr. Martin A. Makary Swearing-in Ceremony

 

“A smarter FDA that works for all Americans should be a goal we can all agree on. As a scientist who has spent a career evaluating medical interventions, I believe in the scientific process, but in addition to using trusted science, we can also use common sense.”

“Thanks to the courage of President Trump and Secretary Kennedy, we now have a generational opportunity to usher in radical transparency and to facilitate more cures, meaningful treatments, and diagnostics to empower people to take care of their health.”

“I hope to ensure the FDA holds to the gold standard of trusted science, transparency, and common sense to rebuild public trust and Make America Healthy Again.”

Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H. Bio

Nomination Hearing
Nomination of Martin Makary, M.D. to serve as Commissioner of Food and Drugs

Dr. Martin Makary Opening Statement
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, March 6, 2025



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