WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the statement below regarding the Senate confirmation of President Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mr. Mike Huckabee.
“I’m very glad my colleagues have joined me in confirming President Trump’s nominee, Mike Huckabee, to be ambassador to Israel. Israel is one of America’s greatest allies, a bastion of freedom in the Middle East, and our closest partner in countering Iran’s destabilizing efforts in the region. I have no doubt that Ambassador Huckabee will work alongside President Trump and Secretary Rubio and our friends in Israel to bring peace to a turbulent region and ensure both American and Israeli hostages are brought home from the clutches of Hamas. Congratulation to Ambassador Huckabee and his family on this tremendous achievement.”