WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) released the following statement expressing his support for the nomination of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.

“I’ve worked with my Republican colleagues to ensure no Republican objects to the nomination of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to be U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg.  I expect his confirmation will now proceed in the Senate and wish him the best in his continued service. “

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