Former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti was sworn in as the next U.S. ambassador to India.
Garcetti was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week after a nearly two-year process dogged by lingering allegations that he ignored accusations of assault and sexual harassment against a former top aide.
In a statement following the vote, Garcetti said he was "thrilled with today's outcome, which was a decisive and bipartisan decision to fill a critical post that has been vacant for far too long. Now the hard work begins.''President Joe Biden originally nominated Garcetti for the post on July 9, 2021. After it stalled, Biden re-nominated him in January.
"I congratulate former Mayor Garcetti on his confirmation to serve as our country's ambassador to the world's largest democracy. His ability to strengthen our nation's position in the world draws from his experience leading a global city, an academic background in international affairs, service as a Navy intelligence officer and the full confidence of the President,'' she said Thursday.
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