Who is Rex Tillerson? From Exxon chief to US secretary of state

Donald Trump appears to dismiss concerns of energy leader's 'too-cosy' relationship with Putin

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President-elect Donald Trump has officially selected Rex Tillerson to be his secretary of state, much to the alarm of Democrats and some Republicans.

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