Senate Confirms Jon Huntsman, Jr. as U.S. Ambassador to China

This Friday the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to confirm Utah governor Jon Huntsman as ambassador to China.

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) issued the following statement Friday after the Senate confirmed Utah Governor Huntsman as U.S. ambassador to China:

“I am very pleased that the United States Senate recognized the tremendous qualities and leadership Governor Jon Huntsman will bring to the position of Ambassador to China. This position is of extreme importance to our nation and to the international world because of China’s continuing role in the global economy, and on the political international state. I look forward to great things from now Ambassador Huntsman, and have every confidence that he will continue to exemplify the leadership he demonstrated at the helm of our state, in a nation of great importance across the globe.”