NJDC Lauds Nomination of John Kerry to be Secretary of State

WASHINGTON, DC- National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) Chair Marc R. Stanley and NJDC President and CEO David A. Harris jointly issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s nomination of Senator John Kerry (D-MA) to be the next Secretary of State:

“We are ecstatic to see that President Obama has selected Senator Kerry to be the next Secretary of State. Senator Kerry’s foreign policy credentials are impeccable and he is the right person to be representing the United States on the global stage at this time.

“Senator Kerry is a true statesman, and his record on the foreign policy issues of special interest to the Jewish community is exceptionally strong. He has been a leader when it comes to Israel and has made it abundantly clear that he—like the Obama Administration—stands squarely behind the Jewish state. On Iran, Senator Kerry has been a prominent voice of support for the Obama Administration’s leadership, and his commitment and knowledge on the subject are beyond question.

“Senator Kerry has been an outstanding ally to the Jewish community and we fully support his nomination. We urge the Senate to confirm him as the next Secretary of State without delay.”