WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Roger Marshall issued the following press release:

On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced Dr. Casey Means at her nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Dr. Means has been nominated by President Trump to serve as Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service.

Senator Marshall highlighted Dr. Means' background as a physician and her commitment to advancing preventive care, addressing chronic disease, and strengthening public trust in America's health institutions.

Senator Marshall's remarks as delivered:

"Thank you for joining us here this week. I...