Subject: POLITICO Breaking News: Trump announces plan to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Tillerson as secretary of state
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 05:20:32 -0600
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President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday morning announced that he plans to nominate ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, setting up a potential confirmation fight with senators wary of the executive's ties to Russia.

Trump praised Tillerson's "deep understanding of geopolitics" and praised his business skills. "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 a release.

In the statement, Tillerson said he was honored by the nomination. "We must focus on strengthening our alliances, pursuing shared national interests and enhancing the strength, security and sovereignty of the United States," the executive said.

Some senators, including Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), have expressed skepticism over Tillerson's warm relationship with Russia, including President Vladimir Putin. Tillerson has negotiated major business deals with Russia over the years and was awarded the "Order of Friendship" by Putin in 2013.

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