Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India
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President Biden is nominating Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India, the White House announced on Friday. If confirmed by the Senate, Garcetti will be heading to India amid a recent surge in coronavirus cases.
In a statement posted to Twitter, Garcetti said he was "honored to accept his nomination to serve in this role." "I have committed my life to service — as an activist, as a teacher, as a naval officer, as a public servant, and if confirmed, next as an ambassador. Part of that commitment means that when your nation calls, you answer that call," Garcetti said. "And should I be confirmed, I'll bring this same energy, commitment, and love for this city to my new role and will forge partnerships and connections that will help strengthen Los Angeles' place on the world stage."More Related News