Sen. Cruz: Kay Bailey Hutchison Will Protect American Interests As Our New Ambassador to NATO
Applauds Senate’s bipartisan confirmation of former Texas Senator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s confirmation of former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to be the next U.S. ambassador to NATO. Sen. Cruz introduced Hutchison at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I’m pleased the Senate worked swiftly to confirm my friend Kay Bailey Hutchison as our new US ambassador to NATO,” Sen. Cruz said. "Kay’s dedication and commitment to safeguarding America’s national security will serve her well in this new role protecting America’s and our allies’ interests. During her tenure in Congress, she served as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Defense and Military Construction Appropriations subcommittees, where she exhibited phenomenal leadership and knowledge of the security issues facing Europe and North America. Few have demonstrated the qualifications, the talents, and influence that she will bring to this position. I send my congratulations to Kay, and wish her the best as she takes on this new endeavor.”
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