Reps. Bass Issues Statement Ahead Of Senate Confirmation Hearing of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield

“Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield is a lifelong diplomat who is dedicated to bettering this country and the relationships our country has with others throughout the world. Her experience on the international stage commands deserved respect from all corners of the world. She brings 35 years of foreign service experience to the role including overseeing the Bureau of African Affairs during the Obama administration and serving as Director General of the Foreign Service, in which she led a team in charge of the State Department’s 70,000-strong workforce.

“In these roles, I came to work closely with Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield. We traveled to the continent together many times and I’ve always admired her leadership. She has spoken at events I’ve hosted here in Washington, DC regarding opportunities and growth on the African continent and has always offered herself as an invaluable resource for our legislating efforts here in the House of Representatives. 

“ Linda Thomas-Greenfield is more than qualified to serve this country as Ambassador to the United Nations. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly confirm her. Any partisan delay based on petty politics makes our country less safe."