CUFI Applauds Nomination of Governor Mike Huckabee to Serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON – The leadership of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, issued the following statement on Tuesday applauding President-elect Donald J. Trump’s nomination of former Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee to serve as his ambassador to Israel and congratulating Governor Huckabee on the historic occasion:

“President-elect Trump has made an inspiring choice in nominating Governor Mike Huckabee, a man of deep faith and love for the Jewish state and its people, to represent his administration in Israel at this historic time. I have no doubt that my dear friend Governor Huckabee will strengthen the bonds between our nations and help shepherd President Trump’s vision for a safe, strong, and secure Israel,” said CUFI Founder and Chairman Pastor John Hagee. “Israel will find in Governor Huckabee a leader prepared to listen, learn, and offer an outstretched hand in friendship. I look forward to his arrival in the eternal and undivided capital of Israel.”

“There is no better person to represent the American people in Jerusalem at this time. Governor Mike Huckabee believes in Israel’s right to self-determination and defense, not because it is politically convenient to do so but because these are immutable tenets of his core beliefs. Whether serving his congregation as a Pastor or his constituents as Governor, Huckabee has both the heart and mind for this Ambassadorship, and we know he will work tirelessly to ensure the relationship between America and Israel remains stronger than ever,” said CUFI Action Fund Chairwoman Sandra Parker. “We congratulate Governor Huckabee and his family, and look forward to a swift confirmation by the United States Senate.”

With more than 10 million members, Christians United for Israel is the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States and one of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world. CUFI spans all fifty states and reaches millions with its educational message.

The CUFI Action Fund, a nonprofit 501(c)(4), nonpartisan organization, is the policy arm of the nation’s largest pro-Israel organization, Christians United for Israel (CUFI). The Action Fund is dedicated to ensuring our elected officials hear the perspective of the millions of Christian Zionists across the country.

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