AFPI Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Lee Rizzuto as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS)
Washington, D.C. — The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) congratulates Ambassador Lee Rizzuto on his confirmation by the United States Senate to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS). His confirmation comes at a critical time for the Western Hemisphere and marks a major step toward restoring American leadership, sovereignty, and strength in the region.
“Ambassador Rizzuto will lead a mission dedicated to defending U.S. citizens, promoting stability, pushing back against global adversaries, and reasserting American leadership throughout the hemisphere,” said Greg Sindelar, CEO and President of AFPI. “AFPI looks forward to working alongside him to ensure the U.S. leads in the Americas, secures our interests, and keeps our citizens safe — firmly, unapologetically, and without compromise.”
“Lee Rizzuto is a true patriot, and the kind of leader we need at a moment like this,” said Martin Gillespie, Executive Vice President at AFPI. “He believes in this country with his whole heart. He’s loyal, tough, and knows what it means to serve with strength and purpose. I have every confidence he’ll stand up for the American people and represent us with courage on the world stage. It is appropriate as we get ready to celebrate Columbus Day, that this great Italian-American will take his ambassadorial post with a mandate to defend the principles of western civilization."
Nominated by President Donald J. Trump, Rizzuto brings decades of experience as a successful executive and diplomat. He understands the value of sovereignty, freedom, and results, and knows that America leads best when it leads boldly.
As democracy erodes, authoritarian regimes expand, and China’s influence grows across the Western Hemisphere, the need for strong, principled American leadership has never been greater. Ambassador Rizzuto is exactly the kind of fighter we need, someone who puts America First and puts the Americas First.
As the Western Hemisphere faces growing instability, the OAS must return to its founding mission of advancing an agenda rooted in defending liberty, protecting national sovereignty, and advancing economic freedom. The United States must lead that effort, and with Ambassador Rizzuto now confirmed, it will.