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| https://www.corker.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-list?ContentRecord_id=BCBD8394-43E8-4FAA-845D-19CFAED312FC | Corker Statement on Nomination of Rex Tillerson | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | TN | Bob Corker | C001071 | www.corker.senate.gov | legacy | CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald J. Trump’s intention to nominate Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State. “I very much appreciated President-elect Trump calling me last night to let me know that he would be nominating Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State,” said Corker. “Mr. Tillerson is a very impressive individual and has an extraordinary working knowledge of the world. I congratulate him on his nomination and look forward to meeting with him and chairing his confirmation hearing.” “On a personal note, it has been an honor to be considered for Secretary of State,” added Corker. “I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with the President-elect and his team throughout this process and appreciate the deliberate manner in which he arrived at this decision. I look forward to working with him to move our country forward.” The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold a hearing on Mr. Tillerson’s nomination in early January. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |