It will, actually, in the first instance, depend on me and the President to get a nomination to you...
Mike Pompeo
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Mike Pompeo is a Republican politician from Kansas who served as the 70th United States Secretary of State from April 2018 to January 2021 under President Donald Trump. Prior to his role as Secretary of State, he was the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from January 2017 to April 2018. Pompeo has also served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas's 4th congressional district from 2011 to 2017, where he was known for his strong stance on national security and foreign policy issues. Throughout his career, he has emphasized a robust approach to counterterrorism and has been an advocate for American energy independence.
There are few people like soldiers who appreciate diplomats and good diplomatic work.
The chasm between what our leaders say and the actions that they take can have a devastating impact.
If confirmed, I will advocate that governments have an obligation to protect, respect, and uphold the dignity and fundamental freedoms of all people--including women and LGBTI persons.
I do believe sanctions on Russia imposed because of its aggression in Ukraine should remain until Russia implements the terms of the Minsk cease fire agreement, halts its aggression.
If confirmed, I will use all of our diplomatic tools at the State Department to advance the President's strategies.
I think there were three questions there, Senator. Let me try. I deeply believe that LGBTQ persons have every right that every other person in the world would have.
I will fight to make sure that that does not happen, and obviously it will be the President's decision.





