300+ Former Ambassadors want Antony Blinken as Secretary of State and Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield voted in ASAP to lead during the transition
More Than 300 Former Ambassadors Urge Swift Confirmation of President-elect Biden’s Nominees to the Department of State and U.S. Mission to the United Nations “Many of us have served with one or both of these exceptional nominees and can attest not only to their foreign policy capabilities but also to their strength of character.” “We urge the Senate to swiftly confirm these highly qualified and experienced officials so that they are ready to serve on day one of the Biden Administration.” WASHINGTON – In a new letter released today, more than 300 former ambassadors urged the Senate to swiftly confirm Secretary of State-designate Antony Blinken and UN Ambassador-designate Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Secretary of State-designate Blinken is an experienced leader who will hit the ground running with crucial know-how and indispensable relationships with leaders around the world. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield served for 35 years in the Foreign Service across four continent...