US Senators narrowly approved Sen Sam Brownback, who’s the current governor for the state of Kansas, with Vice President Mike Pence casting the deciding vote.
Mervyn Thomas, chief executive of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, has welcomed the appointment, saying Sen Brownback is a Christian and has shown a passion for religious freedom for a while.
When asked what he expects from the new ambassador, Thomas told Premier: “The ambassador should travel to countries where there are abuses of religious freedom and make it known that the US is watching.
“Countries don’t like to be shamed for religious freedom abuses and I think Sen Sam Brownback has got the seniority to actually make a difference in this role.”
Brownback, who will end his seven year post as governor, was the centre controversy when he was nominated by US President Donald Trump for the role.
Thank you to @POTUS, @VP, and all the Senators who supported my nomination. I’m looking forward to starting my new position as Ambassador and working hard for the American people and religious freedom around the world. #ksleg
— Sam Brownback (@govsambrownback) January 24, 2018
Lawmakers and campaigners have expressed concern that Brownback’s Republican and Christian Conservative views will infringe on same-sex marriage and abortion rights.
Brownback now joins the ranks of an administration fully committed to…
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