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US Senate approves John Kerry as secretary of state
January 30, 2013
The United States Senate has approved Senator John Kerry's nomination as secretary of state, after he was backed unanimously by the foreign relations committee.
His confirmation after a 94-3 vote was met with applause on the Senate floor, reports
BBC.
US President Barack Obama chose the Massachusetts Democrat to
succeed Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down after four years, as his
top diplomat.
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