Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office said in a statement on Tuesday that the Illinois Democrat “will not upset” President Biden’s nominees after strongly criticizing the government for its lack of Asian American or Pacific Island (AAPI) representation. ) in ministerial positions.
Ben Garmisa, its spokesman, said in a statement obtained by Fox News that Duckworth “appreciates” the Biden government’s assurances “that it will do much more to raise AAPI’s voices and prospects at the highest levels of government, including the nomination. of a senior AAPI official at the official White House to represent the community, ensure confirmation of AAPI appointments and submit policy proposals that are relevant and important to the community. “
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The statement came after a notable rebuke to the government of the Iraq War veteran who is the first Thai elected to Congress. She said it was unacceptable that there was no “single AAPI in a cabinet position.”
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“I’ve been talking to them for months. And they’re still not aggressive. So I’m not going to vote for any White House candidate except for several nominees. I’m going to be a ‘no’ to all of them until they find that out,” said the senator. told reporters before.
Fox News Paul Steinhauser, Kelly Phares and Jason Donner contributed to this report