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On the recordJuly 24, 2018
The President made a wise decision appointing you as Secretary of State, and you are acquitting yourself very well here today.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Risch praises Secretary Pompeo for his performance and the President's decision to appoint him.

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