Tillerson Defends U.S. Foreign Policy During Trump's First Year
- Former Exxon Mobil CEO hails gains in New York Times op-ed
- Top U.S. diplomat has clashed with Trump repeatedly in 2017
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Rex Tillerson defended U.S. foreign policy during his first year as secretary of state, touting gains in pressuring North Korea, battling Islamic State and supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
In an op-ed titled “I am Proud of Our Diplomacy” published in the New York Times on Wednesday evening, Tillerson said Americans should be encouraged by progress made in pushing for global peace and stability. He also said a redesign of the State Department would allow diplomats to “flourish professionally” and spend more time solving global problems.