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| https://blumenauer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/blumenauer-statement-nominations-rex-tillerson-secretary-state-rick | Blumenauer Statement on Nominations of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | OR | Earl Blumenauer | B000574 | blumenauer.house.gov | legacy | Portland, OR – Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) today condemned the nomination of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State and expected nomination of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy. Blumenauer released the following statement on the nomination of Tillerson as Secretary of State: “Donald Trump continues to stack his Cabinet with people out of touch with the American people. Rex Tillerson has a history of putting business interests above those of American families, and he has very questionable ‘friends.’ As Secretary of State, he would have huge conflicts of interest with his stakes in ExxonMobil. It’s also not entirely clear where he stands on many key U.S. foreign policy issues. It’s an outrageous choice, and we deserve better. “In light of the CIA assessment on Russian interference in our election in favor of Donald Trump, perhaps most concerning about this selection is Tillerson’s ties to Vladimir Putin. The Senate should not confirm him until we have a full accounting of Russian interference in the election.” Blumenauer released the following statement on the announcement that Perry will be nominated for Secretary of Energy: “This nomination is a farce – unless you consider a failed stint on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ a qualifier for being our nation’s lead nuclear scientist. Rick Perry in the past has promised to dismantle the Department of Energy – though, he couldn’t remember the agency’s name. He favors big oil over renewable energy and is a Board Member for the company pushing for the Dakota Access Pipeline. There are several more reasons for concern. The Senate has a responsibility to the American people to vote no on this confirmation. “ ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |