Tom Price (U.S. politician)

thumb Thomas Edmunds "Tom" Price (October 8, 1954–) is an American physician and Republican Party politician who served as the U.S. representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district, encompassing the northern suburbs of Atlanta, from 2005 to 2017. He was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services by President Donald Trump and served in that role from February to September 2017. Quotes Today, citizens from all across the country came to Washington to honor the precious gift of life, The March for Life movement has for nearly four decades given a voice to those who have no voice. It is a privilege to stand together with thousands of Americans in solidarity and faithful commitment to our solemn duty to protect and defend the lives of the most innocent among us. The Republican majority in Congress has pledged to protect the sanctity of life by ensuring no tax dollars are used for abortion, a policy supported by the vast majority of America. Appreciation goes to those whose tireless efforts continue to shine a light on the need to protect the sanctity and value of human life. May we never forget that our cause is just and timeless because there is nothing more fundamental to our humanity than to defend life. Price Statement on March for Life (January 24, 2011) It’s imperative we have a system that’s accessible for every single American, that’s affordable for every single American, that incentivizes and provides the highest quality health care that the world knows, and provides choices to patients so they are the ones selecting who is treating them, when, where, and the like. Tom Price on Healthcare: ‘Imperative We Have a System that Provides Choices’ (January 24, 2017) External links Tom Price Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives Category:1954 births Category:Living people Category:Politicians from Michigan Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:Physicians from Michigan Category:United States Secretaries of Health and Human Services Category:University of Michigan alumni