Washington, D.C. —  “I was fortunate to meet with Ambassador Negroponte when I visited Iraq two weeks ago. When I met with the Ambassador, I was impressed by his understanding of the threats facing American troops and the urgency of hunting down terrorists. With America facing threats from many places, Ambassador Negroponte brings a global understanding to the job. Ambassador Negroponte’s understanding of the War on Terror will serve the President well and I am confident the Senate will act quickly to confirm his nomination.”