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Trump’s secretary of state choice sets up possible fight

Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state.

12/13/2016 | Rating NR

PBS News Hour

Trump’s secretary of state choice sets up possible fight

Clip: 12/13/2016 | 3m 30s

Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state.

President-elect Donald Trump chose Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state. Tillerson rose through the ranks of the oil and gas giant over four decades, and expanded its business overseas, including operations in Russia, as chief executive of the company. Meanwhile, former Gov. Rick Perry is expected to be the Trump administration’s energy secretary. Judy Woodruff reports.

12/13/2016 | Rating NR

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