Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Visibly annoyed Rubio grills Tillerson on Putin’s record, ‘discouraged’ by nominee’s answers

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) grilled Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerson on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s record during his confirmation hearing Wednesday.
“Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal?” Rubio asked Tillerson.
Tillerson answered, “I would not use that term.”
“Well, let me describe the situation in Aleppo and perhaps that will help you reach that conclusion,” Rubio replied, noting that Putin has “directed his military to conduct a devastating campaign,” targeting schools, markets and other civilian locations....... https://www.instapaper.com/read/845485278

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