Walmart Statement on the Presidential Nomination of Walmart Foundation President Sylvia Mathews Burwell to Director of the

    Walmart Statement on the Presidential Nomination of Walmart Foundation
 President Sylvia Mathews Burwell to Director of the Office of Management and
                                    Budget

PR Newswire

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 3, 2013

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "We congratulate Sylvia on
her nomination by President Obama to be director of the Office of Management
and Budget.

"Sylvia is a strong leader who both masters the details and has a clear vision
for making big things happen. She cares deeply about people and has natural
personal warmth that enables her to build relationships and drive results that
deliver impact. She understands business and the role that business,
government and civil society must play to build a strong economy that provides
opportunity and strengthens communities across the country.

"Sylvia does a great job leading the Walmart Foundation, and if confirmed by
the Senate, will do a tremendous job serving our country."

-       Mike Duke, President and CEO Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

SOURCE Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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