BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — President-Elect Donald Trump continues to fill roles in his administration with the announcement Tuesday that he will nominate Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil chairman and CEO, as U.S. Secretary of State. The decision was announced in a press release from the Trump transition team.
“Rex Tillerson’s career is the embodiment of the American dream. Through hard work, dedication and smart deal making, Rex rose through the ranks to become CEO of ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest and most respected companies,” Trump said in the written statement. “His tenacity, broad experience and deep understanding of geopolitics make him an excellent choice for Secretary of State.”
Tillerson responded, “I am honored by President-elect Trump’s nomination and share his vision for restoring the credibility of the United States’ foreign relations and advancing our country’s national security. We must focus on strengthening our alliances, pursuing shared national interests and enhancing the strength, security and sovereignty of the United States.”
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