Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Tuesday he plans to expedite U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik’s confirmation to the Senate floor.
Many Democrats are trying to prevent President Donald Trump’s nominees from confirmation. They want to postpone the confirmations to protect President Joe Biden’s legacy and thwart President Trump’s agenda.
Foreign Relations Committee members grilled Stefanik on Monday, with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) questioning her on the latest “Elon Nazi Salute” hoax, but Risch told reporters she passed the test with flying colors.
“With all the flaws in the UN, we still need to be there and keep an eye on the place,” he said. “She’s the right person for the job,”
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During the hearing, Stefanik made the case for Trump’s peace through strength agenda,
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