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Dearborn Heights mayor nominee to Tunisia pledges partnership on terrorism, economic ties and exchanges amid program cuts
Summary
Bill Bazzi, the mayor of Dearborn Heights and President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Tunisia, told senators he would emphasize Americans’ safety, counterterrorism cooperation and deeper economic and educational ties if confirmed.
Bill Bazzi, President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Tunisia and current mayor of Dearborn Heights, told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he would prioritize the safety of Americans, pursue economic ties and engage Tunisians across government and civil society if confirmed.
Bazzi, who served 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and described multiple visits to Tunisia including participation in State Department exchange programs, said he plans to build a “mutually beneficial partnership” focused on counterterrorism, illegal migration control and commercial opportunity. He told senators he intends to engage…
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