Obama made excellent choice by nominating Kerry: Clinton

December 22, 2012 01:27

Observing that time and again John Kerry "has proven his mettle", US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today said that President Barack Obama has made an excellent choice by nominating the Massachusetts Senator as her successor.

"Today, I spoke to Senator John Kerry and congratulated him on his nomination to be the next Secretary of State. I also spoke with President Obama and told him that he has made an excellent choice. I hope Senator Kerry will be confirmed quickly," Clinton said in a statement soon after Obama made the announcement at the White House.

Clinton, who is recovering from a stomach infection, was not present at the time of announcement.

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