WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, issued the following statement on the nomination of Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) as secretary of state:
“John Kerry is eminently qualified to serve as secretary of state, and I’m thrilled that the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed his nomination. Today's vote is a testament to the bipartisan goodwill he has engendered as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the deep respect he has earned both among his colleagues and in the international community. I congratulate Senator Kerry on his confirmation and look forward to continuing to work together on the many challenges facing our country and its interests abroad.”