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Trump taps Tillerson as Secretary of State

Trump taps Tillerson as Secretary of State
Posted at 4:12 AM, Dec 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-12-13 09:42:12-05

President-elect Donald Trump has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his choice for secretary of state, the transition team said in a statement Tuesday.

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"His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State," Trump said in the statement.

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