washington u.s. president donald trump intend nominate republican kansas governor sam brownback ambassador large international religious freedom white house say wednesday brownback previously serve u.s. house representatives senate would assume position create state department international religious freedom act 1998 one key sponsor 2015 brownback issue executive order protect religious freedom clergy organizations oppose same-sex marriage kansas begin comply landmark rule u.s. supreme court legalize gay marriage ... recognize religious liberty heart kansans americans protect brownback governor since 2011 say time order re-elected 2014 eligible serve third consecutive term trump nominate kansas governor brownback religious freedom ambassador