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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.

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Apr 11, 2018

It will, actually, in the first instance, depend on me and the President to get a nomination to you...

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Apr 11, 2018

I have never advocated for regime change.

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Apr 11, 2018

There are few people like soldiers who appreciate diplomats and good diplomatic work.

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Apr 11, 2018

I deeply honor their religion. I honor their commitment to that.

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Apr 11, 2018

The chasm between what our leaders say and the actions that they take can have a devastating impact.

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Apr 11, 2018

I supported TPP when I was a member of Congress.

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Apr 11, 2018

Thank you, Senator Corker. Thank you, Senator Menendez.

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Apr 11, 2018

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.

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Apr 11, 2018

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.

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Apr 11, 2018

If confirmed, I will use all of our diplomatic tools at the State Department to advance the President's strategies.

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Apr 11, 2018

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.

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Apr 11, 2018

I will fight to make sure that that does not happen, and obviously it will be the President's decision.

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