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#MikePompeo #SecretaryofStateConfirmation Bob Dole (R-Kansas) is testifying on his behalf. Not much to say, more a figurehead with a gold star. Sen Pat Roberts (R-Kansas), talking about what a great businessman he is what does that have to do with being Secretary of State?

Sen Richard Burr (R-NC)
He is in love with this guy.
He's saying not saying that compared to all of Trump's unqualified nominees, Pompeo is qualified.
@BobCorker recognizing that Mike Pompeo has a close relationship with the president which will serve him.

#MikePompeo @BobCorker But many calm voices have been terminated. That's why I think it's fair for our members to ask whether your relationship is rooted in a candid healthy give and take dynamic or whether it's based on deferential willingness to go along to get along.

#MikePompeo @BobCorker Americans often think of the SOS solely in his or her capacity as our Chief Diplomat racing around the world to broker compromise prevent war or negotiate treaties is key to keeping our men and women in uniform that we treasure so much out of harm's way.

#MikePompeo @BobCorker
It requires the office to be every bit a manager as a diplomatic envoy the secretary must effectively manage multibillion-dollar budgets and a work force of tens of thousands. And I work force of tens of thousands,

#MikePompeo @BobCorker Its important to have a fully functional dep behind him. During your tenure at the CIA you've demonstrated you understand the need for having a functioning workforce. (Unlike Tillerson)

#MikePompeo @BobCorker I am hopeful that if confirmed you'll make it a priority to fill those key positions and to work to earn the trust of the career public servants and both the Department's foreign and civil service. (Unlike Tillerson)

#MikePompeo @BobCorker
Not only will the next secretary of state have to adapt to a unique decision making process, and have significant management issues to tackle, but there also numerous crucial policy issues around the world that must be addressed. (Bashing Trump with dignity

#MikePompeo @BobCorker The history of American foreign policy is filled with secretaries of State who have changed the world for the better in the face of adversity. Those that have gone down in history as great,

#MikePompeo @BobCorker
are those who dealt with the greatest challenges when faced with what seemed like impossible odds they rose to the occasion.

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