Biden introduces ‘America’s Doctor’ Vivek Murthy: Full text

By IANS Bureau New York, Dec 9 : US President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his “crisis tested” and “world class” health care and COVID team to America at a time when the virus has killed more than 285,000 people in the homeland.
US Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy came in for high praise from Biden.
Below is the full text of Biden’s remarks on Murthy, extracted from a longer speech delivered in Wilmington, Delaware: “For Surgeon General of the United States, I nominate Dr. Vivek Murthy.
A renowned physician and research scientist. A trusted national leader on health care, and for me, a trusted advisor during this campaign and transition.
This will be his second time serving as America’s Doctor, having served in this role under President Obama.