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U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) announced on Wednesday that he will be serving on two subcommittees related to his Foreign Affairs Committee assignment.
Jackson’s office announced the freshman Republican will serve on subcommittees related to Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism and Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. In a statement, Jackson said he believes his background as a physician and in the Navy has prepared him well for these assignments.
“I am honored to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and to have been selected for two powerful subcommittees. My background in the Navy and as a physician has well prepared me for the work ahead.
The Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism will work on issues I am deeply passionate about given my combat experience in the War on Terror, during which I was stationed in Iraq. Key to America’s success in ending the War on Terror will be a continued partnership with one of our most important allies – Israel. I will be a vocal advocate for the American-Israeli relationship, and for our combined efforts to defeat terrorism and promote democracy around the world.
The work of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights is important for a reason you may not realize – countering China’s growing influence in Africa. China is one of the most powerful threats to America right now, so we must be vigilant as they look to grow their global footprint. From a global health standpoint, we will look to prevent future pandemics and hold organizations, like the World Health Organization, accountable for their role in providing thorough, accurate information to the world.
Both of these subcommittees will help us to strive for a freer, safer, and more democratic world.”
-Ronny Jackson