Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

In this photo taken Oct. 16, 2015, Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kansas speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. Pompeo is one of three Republican congressmen who went to the Iranian Interest Section to apply in person for visas to travel to Iran. That was more than two months ago and they still don

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 26, 2018

Statement from the President on the Confirmation of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State

I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country at this critical time in history. He will always put the interests of America first. He has my trust. He has my support. Today, he has my congratulations on becoming America’s 70th Secretary of State.

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