An Indian-American physique has welcomed the nomination of lawyer diplomat Richard Verma for Deputy Secretary of State, a prime diplomatic place within the State Department.

In December, the White House in a press release mentioned that Joe Biden introduced his intent to appoint 54-year-old Verma to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.

If confirmed by the US Senate, Verma, additionally a former US ambassador to India, could be the highest-ranking Indian-American within the State Department.

“This nomination is yet another historic addition by President Biden in his campaign pledge to diversify the current administration,” Indian American Impact Fund mentioned in a press release.

Verma’s historic alternative to hitch the State Department is the end result of his lengthy and illustrious profession in public service.

“We at Indian American Impact are thrilled to witness and potentially welcome the historic confirmation of yet another visionary South Asian leader,” mentioned Neil Makhija, govt director of Indian American Impact Fund.

“Verma has long since been an exemplary and integral member of our community, and we are thrilled with President Biden’s decision to nominate him for Deputy Secretary of State,” he mentioned and hoped that the US Senate would quickly affirm his nomination.

As a veteran of the US Air Force, Verma acquired his PhD and J.D. earlier than serving as a former US Ambassador to India, Assistant Secretary of State, and National Security Advisor to Senator Harry Reid. At the identical time, he was Democratic Whip, Minority Leader and Senate Majority Leader.

He is uniquely certified to step into this new place within the new yr, mentioned the Indian American Impact.

“As we begin a new year, we are confident that Congress will swiftly confirm Ambassador Verma – just as they did before. We will build on this momentum by advancing South Asian representation at all levels of government. We congratulate both Ambassador Verma and President Biden for this historic moment,” Makhija mentioned.

Currently Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Public Policy at Mastercard, Verma, served because the US Ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017.

The Indian American Impact works to construct energy for the Indian American and South Asian neighborhood and enact progressive change by activating, participating, and electing Indian Americans and South Asians throughout the United States, and dealing with our allies to ship insurance policies that raise up all communities, in accordance with their web site.

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