WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) issued the following statement on President Obama’s Nomination of Louisville’s Matthew Barzun as Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland:

“I’m so happy for Matthew and his family. I know he will again represent our nation with honor and distinction at his new post in London, where he will continue a proud tradition of Kentuckians selected for this prestigious ambassadorship.”