As expected, President Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry to serve as his next secretary of state. Kerry, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is noted for his ability to build trusting relationships and for his vast experience in foreign policy matters. Kerry is well suited for the challenges of the position notes Martin Indyk, director of Foreign Policy at Brookings.
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Senator John Kerry Nominated for Secretary of State
December 21, 2012