The Economic Club of new york is one of the nations leading nonpartisan forums for discussions on economic, social and political issues. This mission is as important today as we people together as a catalyst for conversation and innovation. We probably stand with our committees seeking inclusion and mutual understanding. Special welcome to guess of our members and lives of the Economic Clubs at chicago and washington d. C. Wouldve also been invited to join the webinar today as well as members of the Economic Clubs 2020 last the fellows. Before i began i would get like to thank our healthcare workers and our other frontline workers for all you do come particularly during these challenging times to keep us healthy and safe. Im not a letterworn in as the 25th commissioner of of food and drug on 2019. Dr. Hahn is a dedicated clinician having trained in both medical oncology and radiology. He was always carefully balance, executive management with clinical time to continue to serve oncology
Conversation. This is half an hour. Good afternoon. Welcome to the 547th meeting of the Economic Club of new york in our 113th year. Im mike oneill. This mission is as important today as ever, as we continue to bring people together as a catalyst for conversation and innovation. We proudly stand with all communities seeking inclusion and mutual understanding. A special welcome to guests of our members and members of the Economics Club of chicago and washington, d. C. Weve also been invited to join the web i noor today, as well as the 2020 class of fellows. Before west berth gin, i would like to welcome our Health Care Workers and First Responders to keep us healthy during this time. Dr. Stephen hahn was sworn in on december 17th, 2019. Dr. Hahn is a dedicated clinician. His previous leadership roles, hes carefully balanced executive management can clinical time to serve his oncology patients, his true passion. He served as chair of the Radiation Oncology Department at the university of
The Economic Club of new york is for discussions on economic, social, and political issues. This mission is as important to have ae continue catalyst for conversation and with all communities seeking inclusion and mutual understanding. A special welcome to guests of our members in washington, d. C. , who have also been invited to join today. Before we begin, i would again like to thank our Health Care Workers and other frontline workers for all they do, particularly in these challenging times, to keep us healthy and safe. I would now like to introduce dr. Stephen hahn, the 24th commissioner of food and drugs on december 17, 2019. Dr. Hahn is a dedicated clinician, having trained in radiation oncology and medical oncology. He has carefully balanced executive management with clinical time to continue to serve his true passion. Prior, he served as a chief medical executive at the. Niversity of texas of theed as chair Radiation Oncology Department at pennsylvanias traveling school of medic
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