Duckworth Reacts to Rahm Emanuel’s Nomination to be U.S. Ambassador to Japan

Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth

August 20, 2021

[CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after President Biden nominated former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to be U.S. Ambassador to Japan:

“Rahm Emanuel spent his life in public service, and I think his years of experience make him well suited to represent the United States of America in this important role. I look forward to his confirmation and his efforts to continue strengthening our longstanding relationship with the Japanese people.”

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