Washington, D.C. August 28, 2018
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for the ambassador nominee to Morocco Mr. David T. Fischer. the Chairman and CEO of The Suburban Collection dealerships in Michigan and California.
Mr. Fisher answered a range of questions from the committee related to Morocco including a question by Senator Tim Kaine if he would stand for “justice, democracy, equality, and free speech,” recalling the recent actions taken by the Moroccan authorities against the peaceful protests in the northern Rif region, specifically the heavy sentences given to “non-violent” Hirak Rif activists.
In response to the question, Mr. Fischer assured the committee that he would work to serve the interests of citizens, promote democracy and encourage the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Sen. Tim Kaine then called on Fischer to further discuss the political issues raised in the confirmation hearings with the Moroccan government.
