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US Senate Committee greenlights Blinken as Secretary of State

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epa08950374 Antony J. Blinken, speaks during his confirmation hearing to be Secretary of State before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on 19 January 2021. EPA-EFE/Alex Edelman / POOL

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Monday approved the nomination of President Joe Biden’s nominee, veteran diplomat Antony Blinken, to serve as secretary of state.

The committee voted by 15 to 3 in favour of the nomination, clearing the way for Blinken’s consideration by the full Senate as soon as this week.

via Reuters 

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