Tester statement on nomination of Michael Punke

Montanan nominated to serve as U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization

(BIG SANDY, Mont.) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s nomination of Michael Punke of Montana to serve as U.S. ambassador to the World Trade Organization:

“I’m proud of this nomination because Michael is one of us.  He’s a hard-working Montanan who understands the needs of working folks, small businesses and family farms and ranches.  Michael’s expertise will do a lot of good for our country and for the future of trade.”

More information about Punke and today’s nomination is available online HERE.