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Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET. Former Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson broke with President-elect Donald Trump on several areas of foreign policy involving Russia during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, saying in his opening statement that the country “Poses a danger” to the global world.
Opening Statement of Secretary of State-Designate Rex Tillerson U.S. Senate Confirmation Hearing Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Washington, D.C. I am honored to have the backing of Senator Cornyn and Senator Cruz from my home state of Texas.
While Russia seeks respect and relevance on the global stage, its recent activities have disregarded American interests.
Powerful digital media platforms now allow ISIS, al-Qaeda, and other terror groups to spread a poisonous ideology that runs completely counter to the values of the American people and all people around the world who value human life.
If confirmed, I will ensure the State Department does its part in supporting Muslims around the world who reject radical Islam in all its forms.
Russia must know that we will be accountable to our commitments and those of our allies, and that Russia must be held to account for its actions.
We will see the world for what it is, be honest with ourselves and the American people, follow facts w they lead us, and hold ourselves and others accountable.