Washington, DC (Oct. 18, 2014) Congressman Steve Pearce is deeply concerned about the Administration's latest misstep in response to the Ebola virus. President Obama's appointment of Ron Klain, former chief of staff to Vice Presidents Joe Biden and Al Gore, as Ebola Czar was another disappointment to the American people.

"President Obama's decision to appoint a political aide, who has no healthcare experience, to lead the nation's Ebola response, is deeply concerning," said Congressman Steve Pearce. "This Administration has been slow to respond to this crisis from the start. This latest decision by the President to appoint a political advisor was another delayed and fumbled reaction to a situation that has Americans afraid for their safety."

"I appreciate the views of the CDC and believe our medical community is working diligently to contain the spread of this deadly virus," Pearce continued. "However, I believe the President has failed to adequately address this situation in a timely manner, which has placed our country at significantly greater risk. We must work with our scientists and the international community to stop the spread of this deadly virus. The President must work with public health officials, transportation experts, our military and the international community to create a response that will address the current cases of Ebola in the United States, and a path forward to shield the nation from further risk. "

For more information about the Centers for Disease Control's response to the Ebola virus in the U.S. and Africa, click here.