FDA: Testimony of Joshua M. Sharfstein, M.D., Principal Deputy Commissioner and Actin

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Chairman Kohl and Members of the Subcommittee, I am Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, Principal Deputy Commissioner and Acting Commissioner at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Among its other responsibilities, FDA protects the public health by facilitating access to safe and effective human and animal drugs, human biological products, and devices. Recognizing the global nature of public health issues, we collaborate with foreign counterpart regulatory agencies and international organizations to carry out our mission.

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