[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 67 (Monday, April 25, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2118]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                     Nomination of Bridget A. Brink

  Madam President, this morning, the President also announced he will 
nominate Bridget Brink to serve as the next ambassador to Ukraine. Ms. 
Brink's nomination is terrific news at a critical moment, and the 
Senate will prioritize her confirmation once she comes before the 
Senate and move her as quickly as possible. She is needed, and we will 
not tarry or delay.

  The United States has not had an ambassador within Ukraine since 
2019, and Ms. Brink is an excellent choice to lead our diplomatic 
mission as we stand with the Ukrainian people. She is a longtime 
veteran of Eastern European affairs and has already been confirmed 
unanimously by the Senate to serve as ambassador to Slovakia. There is 
no reason both sides can't work together quickly and expeditiously to 
confirm Ms. Brink.