Secretary of State Confirmation Hearing
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state. Mr. Blinken was… read more
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state. Mr. Blinken was questioned about a range of foreign policy issues that included the Iran nuclear agreement, U.S. strategy toward China, the conflict in Yemen, the coronavirus pandemic, the New START arms reduction treaty with Russia, the State Department workforce, immigration policy, strategy toward Russia, U.S. military intervention, and the Keystone XL pipeline.. Mr. Blinken previously served as the deputy secretary of State during the Obama administration. The nominee was introduced by Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL). close
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- Ben Cardin U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Maryland
- Chris Coons U.S. Senator (Class 2) [D] Delaware
- Dick Durbin U.S. Senator (Class 2) [D] Illinois
- Lindsey Graham U.S. Senator (Class 2) [R] South Carolina
- Ron Johnson U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Wisconsin
- Mitt Romney U.S. Senator (Class 1) [R] Utah
- Marco Rubio U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Florida
- Jeanne Shaheen U.S. Senator (Class 2) [D] New Hampshire
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- Antony "Tony" J. Blinken Secretary Nominee Department of State
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