Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Tony Blinken as Secretary of State

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) voted today to approve the nomination of Tony Blinken to be Secretary of State:

“Tony Blinken is a devoted public servant and a smart, strategic thinker. He is eminently qualified to lead the State Department and prepared to tackle the many challenges facing our diplomatic corps after four years of failed leadership. I am grateful to have State Department leadership that appreciates and understands the value of solving conflict through diplomacy, not military force – an approach that will help build a safer world and keep our troops out of harm’s way. During his confirmation process, Tony Blinken displayed a deep and personal understanding of what it means when America is at its best: providing strong global leadership, working closely with friends and allies, and helping those in need around the world,” Blumenthal said.

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