[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          LEGISLATIVE SESSION

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will now resume legislative 
session.


                    Confirmation of Bridget A. Brink

  Mr. SCHUMER. Now, Madam President, we have just confirmed Bridget A. 
Brink, of Michigan, to become the Ambassador to Ukraine. This was very 
important. I am so glad we could finally do this by unanimous consent.
  As we all know, the relationships between the United States and 
Ukraine are so vital, and to have no Ambassador really hinders our 
relationship in ways that nobody would want to see.
  To have an Ambassador there at this crucial link, as the United 
States continues to help the Ukrainian people resist brutal and vicious 
attacks by Russia, is a wonderful thing, a good thing, and will help 
advance the cause of peace, security, and freedom.
  So I am very glad that we did this, and I congratulate Bridget A. 
Brink. I have every confidence that she will be an outstanding 
Ambassador and help Ukraine overcome the attacks by Putin.

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