McConnell backs Tillerson

By Susan Ferrechio

Published December 13, 2016 4:10pm ET

McConnell backs Tillerson — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Rex Tillerson "will bring these critical skills, knowledge and capabilities into an important role after eight years of the Obama administration's uncertain leadership." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner) | Graeme Jennings

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday he will back Rex Tillerson for the job of secretary of state.

McConnell, R-Ky., said Tillerson, the chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp., has acquired decades of experience in strategic planning, international partnerships and international leadership.

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