President Barack Obama nominated U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Friday to represent the United States in the United Nations General Assembly.
Johnson serves on the Congressional Committee on Foreign Affairs, which works to format U.S. policy and consequential action for American foreign policy. He is also the ranking member of the Subcommittee on European Affairs.
“I am proud to nominate such impressive men and women to these important roles," Obama said in a statement Friday. The President also announced six other nominations for various appointments.
Johnson’s spokesperson, Melinda Whitemarsh Schnell, told the Oshkosh Northwestern that Johnson remains committed to representing Wisconsin within the U.S. Senate, but is thankful for the nomination and is hopeful for the opportunities to follow.
The United Nations General Assembly discusses and recommends action within the international community for action with regard to human rights and peace and conflict response.
