Rooney Nominated as U.S. Ambassador
President Barack Obama announced today that he intends to nominate Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland.
Obama called Rooney "an unwavering supporter of Irish peace, culture and education" in announcing the nomination, according to the Associated Press.
Rooney co-founded the American Ireland Fund in 1976 and the organization, according to the White House, has raised more than $300 million for peace and education programs in Ireland.
"I am honored and grateful that such a dedicated and accomplished individual has agreed to serve as the representative of the United States to the Irish people," Obama said in a written statement. "Dan Rooney is an unwavering supporter of Irish peace, culture, and education, and I have every confidence that he and Secretary [of State Hillary] Clinton will ensure America's continued close and unique partnership with Ireland in the years ahead."
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March 17, 2009; 4:04 PM ET
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Posted by: NedHamson | March 18, 2009 7:55 AM
This is a perfect appointment for Irish American relations and maybe NFL in Ireland....
Posted by: vicperkins | March 17, 2009 5:57 PM
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Try as you might, Mr. President, this will not help the Chicago Bears win or get into the Super Bowl - grin.