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| https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=2055F3C9-3527-4171-BA4C-BF271EE5CE72 | Majority Leader McConnells Statement on Rex Tillerson | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Republican | House | KY | Mitch McConnell | M000355 | www.mcconnell.senate.gov | legacy | LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State: “Rex Tillerson’s decades of experience have been widely recognized for forward-looking strategic planning, managing international partnerships and risk, and focused leadership around the world.“As president-elect Trump’s choice for nomination as Secretary of State, he will bring these critical skills, knowledge and capabilities into an important role after eight years of the Obama administration’s uncertain leadership.“We need a full review of our national security policy, and I know Rex will face each problem head on with American interests and security as his top priority. I look forward to supporting his nomination.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |