[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 100 (Monday, June 19, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S8628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         THE FOSTER NOMINATION

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today to renew my call for 
the majority leader to schedule a vote on the nomination of Dr. Foster 
to be Surgeon General of the United States. The Senate has had ample 
time to review Dr. Foster's record since his nomination was sent to us 
in February--over 3 months ago. It is time to take the next step and 
vote. We should not keep Dr. Foster or our Nation waiting.
  America needs a strong and experienced voice on public health issues. 
Historically, the Surgeon General has always played that role. In the 
1930's the Surgeon General launched a campaign to educate the public on 
the dangers of venereal disease. In the 1960's the challenge facing the 
Surgeon General was smoking; in the 1980's it was AIDS; today, the 
challenge is teen pregnancy, tuberculosis, and disease prevention.
  I am confident that Dr. Foster has what it takes to make his mark in 
history and to lead us in working on the many public health issues that 
we face. So do many of my colleagues in this Chamber. Let's remember 
that Dr. Foster's nomination was favorably reported out by the Senate 
Labor and Human Resources Committee on a 9-7 vote.
  There should be no delays and no more evasion of responsibility. It 
is time for the full Senate to vote on Dr. Foster's nomination for the 
position of Surgeon General.


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