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Paulsen: Norway Ambassador Nominee Not Qualified

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement regarding the nomination of George Tsunis as U.S. Ambassador to Norway:

“Norway is a key trade partner for the U.S. and Minnesota with our state exporting $41 million worth of goods annually. As co-chair of the Norway Caucus, it is important to the country that we nominate a knowledgeable U.S. Ambassador with a deep understanding of Norwegian culture, their political system, and current events. While ambassadorships are often tied to political support for the President, the answers provided by nominee George Tsunis clearly demonstrate that he is unqualified for this position and may damage an important international bond if confirmed. The President would serve the Norwegian-American community well by withdrawing Tsunis’s name and nominating somebody that will help our relationship continue to grow and thrive.”  

Paulsen, a champion of small business and advocate of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.

For more information on Congressman Paulsen’s work in Congress visit paulsen.house.gov

 

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