The U. S. Senate voted in favor Dr. Margaret Hamburg as an apt person to direct the Food and Drug Administration. Both Democrats and Republicans agreed that Hamburg is right choice to lead FDA.

Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius said: "Dr. Hamburg is an inspiring public health leader with broad experience in infectious disease, bioterrorism, and health policy. Her expertise and judgment will serve FDA well."

Hamburg affirmed that she would strive to restore confidence in the FDA. During the George W. Bush administration some people accused FDA of placing politics before science.

FDA has also been criticized in inability to prevent salmomella outbreaks. From time to time FDA has been surrounded with various problems.

Dr. Hamburg, 53, comes from a distinguished Chicago medical family. She is a Harvard-trained infectious disease and biodefense expert. She served as health commissioner in New York City from 1991. She was appointment as assistant secretary for planning and evaluation at the HHS under the Clinton Administration in 1997. She is known for her achievements in bioterrorism preparations and other public health issues.