Pompeo addresses State Dept.
Mike Pompeo spoke to State Department staffers Tuesday for the first time. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN to discuss what to expect under Pompeo's leadership.
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Mike Pompeo spoke to State Department staffers Tuesday for the first time. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joins CBSN to discuss what to expect under Pompeo's leadership.
President Trump participated in the swearing-in of Mike Pompeo as the next secretary of state on Wednesday. Mr. Trump said he has "absolute confidence he'll do an incredible job."
The ceremonial swearing-in was Trump's first visit to the State Department as president
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed State Department staffers as he arrived for his first day on the job. He vowed to help the department get its "swagger back" and said he had a lot to learn from America's diplomatic corps.
The secretary addressed staffers at State as he arrived to the building for his first day on the job
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"I think they would all agree that it's in everyone's best interests that the Gulf states all figure out how to be together," said Pompeo
The trip comes at a crucial period for developments in the region
Mike Pompeo is making his first visit to the Middle East as Secretary of State. On Friday, while in Brussels, Pompeo outlined his foreign policy priorities. CBS News State Department reporter Kylie Atwood joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
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