Statement from Sen. Chuck Grassley:
The Senate [voted yesterday] to confirm my good friend and fellow Iowan, Matt Whitaker, to be the U.S. Ambassador to NATO.
I want to take a few minutes to express my support for his nomination…
Matt is someone who’s well known back home in Iowa, and he’s earned the respect of many here in Washington, too.
He has a long record of service to our country, from his time as Acting Attorney General in the first Trump administration to his work as Chief of Staff at the Department of Justice.
He’s traveled around the world meeting with leaders on important issues, including dealing with the fentanyl crisis and talking with Chinese officials.
During the George W. Bush administration, Matt served our home state as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District from 2004 to 2009, where he worked hard to keep our communities safe.
In Iowa, he’s known not just for his work, but for his deep pride in his home state.
He never lets you forget that he’s a proud graduate of the University of Iowa, where he earned his undergraduate degree, MBA and law degree.
In fact, he even played football for the Hawkeyes, which speaks to his work ethic and commitment to teamwork.
Matt carries that same commitment and drive in every role he takes on.
Whether it’s on the football field, as a U.S. Attorney, or in his leadership in national law enforcement.
This dedication is exactly what he’ll bring to his work with NATO.
I’m proud to support a true friend and fellow Iowan who has always shown the highest standards of service to our country.
I ask my colleagues to support Matt Whitaker’s confirmation.
He’ll serve with the same passion and energy that he brings to his love of Iowa football, and I have no doubt that he will represent the United States on the world stage with the same level of commitment.
