The National Organization of Women and Planned Parenthood issued separate statements opposing the possible appointment of W. David Hager to the FDA Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee. Additionally, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) sent a letter to President Bush expressing concern over the possible appointment due to Hager's writings about the role of religion in healing. The Family Research Council (FRC) responded to the opposition, highlighting Hager's credentials and current work on federal health advisory committees.