[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 20, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4850-S4851]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONFIRMATION OF ROLFE MICHAEL SCHIFFER

  Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Michael 
Schiffer on being confirmed to serve as Assistant Administrator of the 
U.S. Agency for International Development.
  Michael has prepared himself well for this important position, 
becoming one of the most respected foreign policy hands in Washington, 
having also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East 
Asia.
  I had the pleasure of working with Michael for nearly a decade when 
he served as my senior national security adviser and then my 
legislative director. In our time working together, I saw Michael's 
skill, expertise, and dedication every day.
  He has excelled in every role he has had throughout his career in 
public service advancing America's interests and improving our standing 
abroad. He is committed to advancing U.S. national security and 
advocating for freedom, democracy, and human rights, the pillars of 
USAID's mission.

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  Michael will be sorely missed by the Senate, where he has been a 
pillar of the Foreign Relations Committee staff. USAID will benefit 
greatly from Michael's service, and I have no doubt that he will 
continue to serve the American people well. I wish him great good luck 
as he embarks on this new chapter.

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