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Report: Trump Taps A Texan, Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson, For Secretary Of State

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on December 12, 2016 · President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state, turning to a Texan to be the country's top diplomat.

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