money HHS Secy. Becerra talks California governor run rumors
In an interview with Yahoo Finance's Anjalee Khemlani, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra comments on the speculation around him departing from his role in the Biden administration to possibly run for California governor.
"Right now I'm making the biggest difference I think I could in 2020, and that's why in 2020 I made the decision to leave a fabulous position as the Attorney General of California to become Secretary of Health and Human Services," Secretary Becerra says. "If America gives me a chance to make a big difference, I'm going to jump on it."
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Video Transcript
ANJALEE KHEMLANI: I know that you're also looking to November for potential changes, rumors that you might be thinking about exiting your role as the health department. I wonder if you feel like telling us today, whether or not you're seriously considering running for governor of California.
XAVIER BECERRA: President Biden gave me-- President Biden gave me this chance to lead the country on health care. It's a fabulous place. We've done an enormous amount. I am going to continue to do that as long as the president lets me. And something in the future might come-- by the way, the speculation always happens in an election year. Even though this is speculation about a future election year, what I can tell you, Anjalee, is that I am very proud that President Biden gave me the confidence to help lead the ship on health care. I'll do it as long as he lets me.
ANJALEE KHEMLANI: Well, I wonder about that, too, considering the fact that we talked about all of this work and all the legal battles that are still pending. I can't believe, as a lawyer, you love to walk away from that. Just tell us what might be interesting about moving to a different position if you thought about that.
XAVIER BECERRA: So I've always said, when you're given a chance to be in a position where you can make a difference, why would you not take it? And right now, I'm making the biggest difference I think I could in 2024. And that's why in 2020, I made the decision to leave a fabulous position as the attorney general in California to become Secretary of Health and Human Services.
If America gives me a chance to make a big difference, I'm going to jump on it. And right now, the biggest difference I can make is as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
