It is the sense of the Congress that the position of United States ambassador to a foreign country should be accorded to men and women possessing clearly demonstrated competence to perform ambassadorial duties. No individual should be accorded the position of United States ambassador to a foreign country primarily because of financial contributions to political campaigns.
Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841 Pub. L. 94–141, title I, § 10489 Stat. 757 Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(a)96 Stat. 282 (, title I, § 18, as added , , ; renumbered title I, , , .)