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Gordon's avatar

I am so happy I am almost in tears - - so well deserved and such an answer to prayer!

Tanya's avatar

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! It’s a dream come true. Dr. B has been the voice of reason for the last 4 years. But most impressive has been his courage! The future of the NIH is bright and together with Dr. Makary at the FDA we have a real chance for meaningful change. Oh happy day!!! πŸ™Œ

Diana's avatar

Excellent news!

Defected's avatar

Woohoo!!! Have been anxiously waiting for this news!!!

Chuck Pezeshki's avatar

Now the work really begins. Here's sending the best possible wishes for what will be a Herculean task.

Susan Blake's avatar

Wonderful news!

Kim Witczak's avatar

Amazing and well deserved. πŸ’œπŸ¦‹πŸ’œ

Tina Stolberg's avatar

Is America ready for an honest, trustworthy, measured, and thoughtful public health leader? Pinch me. I must be dreaming. Love you Jay!

ScottyG's avatar

Well Deserved!!!

Defected's avatar

And CONGRATS!!

Stephen Murray's avatar

Will β€œDirector of the NIH” to title go above or below β€œFringe Epidemiologist”??? Gratis!!

Mary Lou Longworth's avatar

FRINGE:

Future

Reform

Is

Now

Greatly

Expected

Bitterroot Services's avatar

Trump could not have made a better choice! Go Jay, make us all proud! You can do it!

fuzzi's avatar

Yes!

::doing Trump Dance::

TrumpFan's avatar

This makes me all kinds of HAPPY. Congratulations on this well deserved nomination.

Gigi's avatar

Wonderful news for our country! Jay Battycharya is not only a man of rare intellect and integrity, but a stalwart supporter of truth, transparency, and uncensored discussion. Congratulations!

Sandra Catalina Millan's avatar

Congratulations!!! The truth continues to come out and your nomination in particular has made me so happy. It’s been a pleasure following you during COVID. Thank you πŸ™πŸΌ