Post-Election Commentary—Johnson & Johnson

On the day after the election, Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, published a message offering the company's support of the incoming administration and Congress.

Gorsky

Writing that Johnson & Johnson's role as "the world's largest and most broadly-based healthcare company" brings with it "a unique responsibility," Gorsky emphasized a focus on providing the best healthcare "at the best possible value."

"We will do our best to provide leadership on the health and wellness issues that we understand better than anyone else . . . We will also continue to provide positive economic impact and good jobs wherever we do business . . . "

Gorsky concluded by writing, "I know I speak for all of us at Johnson & Johnson in wishing the new president and all political leaders the best of luck and the best of health. Our nation and the world need the very best they have got to give."

Read the full note here.