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url	title	date	year	month	party	chamber	state	member_name	bioguide_id	domain	scraper	source	date_source	text	has_text	collected_at	updated_at
https://sessions.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sessions-applauds-president-elect-trump-s-secretary-state-nomination	Sessions Applauds President-elect Trumps Secretary of State Nomination	2016-12-13	2016	2016-12	Republican	House	TX	Pete Sessions	S000250	sessions.house.gov			legacy	WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald J. Trump's nomination of Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State: “I wholeheartedly support President-elect Trump’s announcement to nominate one of Dallas’ favorite sons, Rex Tillerson, to serve as Secretary of State. I have known Rex for a number of years as a successful business professional, a dedicated Eagle Scout and proud supporter of the Boys Scouts of America, and a faithful patriot and friend. His extensive background in the world of energy development and geopolitical affairs makes him more than capable to excel in this post and to well and faithfully serve the people of the United States. “We are facing a pivotal time where America needs to take a stand on the global stage and reassert our efforts to advance freedom, democracy, and stability. I look forward to discussing Rex’s professional and personal capabilities with my colleagues in the House of Representatives and the Senate and extinguishing any doubts they may have about his intentions. His confirmation is paramount to the success and security of our great nation and I have no doubt that he will make America safe, strong, and great again.” ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z