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Washington, D.C.—Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a member and former Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement on the nomination of Andrew Puzder to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Labor:

“Andrew Puzder is a great pick for the modern American workforce. Having grown a prosperous company and facilitated business development over a prolific career in the private sector, he will bring invaluable expertise to the Department of Labor.  He knows how to create jobs and help our businesses succeed. And he understands from firsthand experience how government overreach can hurt American workers, hamper economic growth, and stifle innovation. I am confident that Andrew will serve our country well.”