WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below regarding the confirmation of Mr. Christopher Landau to serve as Deputy Secretary of State.
“I’m thrilled that my colleagues have voted to confirm Mr. Landau to be Deputy Secretary of State. Mr. Landau previously served as ambassador to Mexico where he managed one of the largest embassies and tackled challenges like the illegal immigration crisis and drugs flowing into our country. Alongside Secretary of State Rubio, I know Mr. Landau will help this administration confront the many challenges our country faces. I’d like to extend my sincere congratulations to our new Deputy Secretary of State and his family.”
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