President-elect Donald Trump has tapped House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, a move celebrated by the Republican Jewish Coalition.

“We are confident that Chairwoman Stefanik will swiftly bring much-needed reforms at the United Nations, defend the US and our ally Israel in the international arena, and be a strong voice against dictatorships and terrorists,” Republican Jewish Coalition National Chair Norm Coleman and CEO Matt Brooks said in a statement.

“She proved, in the House of Representatives, there is no one better to combat the rot of antisemitism, hold Iran accountable, and help restore American leadership on the world stage with peace through strength than Elise Stefanik.”

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