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Dick Cheney, James Baker back Tillerson's selection
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/13/politics/rex-tillerson-cheney-baker-trump/index.htmlWashington (CNN)President-elect Donald Trump's selection of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state drew praise from two fixtures of the GOP establishment: former Vice President Dick Cheney and former secretary of state Jim Baker.
Cheney said in a statement that Tillerson "is an inspired choice."
"I've known Rex for many years both in his role as the Chairman and CEO of Exxon and as a personal friend. He has the vast experience, ability, and judgment to deal with the very dangerous world we find confronting us. His extensive knowledge of the global situation will be an asset in representing our nation," Cheney said.
"As the Chairman and CEO of Exxon, he has operated in nations all over the globe, and managed one of our largest corporations. I'm confident that he will do a superb job promoting our national interests in dealing with the complex and difficult choices that are on the agenda for the next administration."
Baker, who was secretary of state under President George H.W. Bush and was White House chief of staff and treasury secretary under President Ronald Reagan, called Tillerson "a friend of mine" and "an excellent choice to head the State Department."
Cheney said in a statement that Tillerson "is an inspired choice."
"I've known Rex for many years both in his role as the Chairman and CEO of Exxon and as a personal friend. He has the vast experience, ability, and judgment to deal with the very dangerous world we find confronting us. His extensive knowledge of the global situation will be an asset in representing our nation," Cheney said.
"As the Chairman and CEO of Exxon, he has operated in nations all over the globe, and managed one of our largest corporations. I'm confident that he will do a superb job promoting our national interests in dealing with the complex and difficult choices that are on the agenda for the next administration."
Baker, who was secretary of state under President George H.W. Bush and was White House chief of staff and treasury secretary under President Ronald Reagan, called Tillerson "a friend of mine" and "an excellent choice to head the State Department."
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