President Joe Biden nominated Kennedy to serve as ambassador to Australia, and Kwan to serve as ambassador to Belize.
announced Wednesday that Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, and Michelle Kwan, the United States' most decorated figure skater, would be nominated for ambassadorships.
Kwan is nominated to serve as an ambassador to Belize while Kennedy is nominated as an ambassador to Australia. The selections still need U.S.Kennedy, an early supporter of Biden's campaign, served as ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017, during the Obama administration. While ambassador, she mainly worked on military and trade matters.
"If confirmed, I will work hard to repay this debt," she said."I look forward to collaborating with the Government of Australia to strengthen our alliance, improve global health and increase vaccine access during this terrible pandemic and to address the urgent climate crisis. I am excited to get to know the Australian people, learn about their fascinating country and share with them what I love most about America.
"I am honored to be nominated by President Biden to serve as ambassador to Belize, and if confirmed, I will be very proud to serve my country," Kwan tweeted. President Joe Biden has announced he’s nominating Caroline Kennedy, who served as ambassador to Japan during the Obama administration, to serve as ambassador to Australia. Above, Kennedy is seen before she christened the nuclear aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia, on December 7, 2019.
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