[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 88 (Monday, May 22, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S3054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                      Nomination of John Sullivan

  Mr. President, after we confirm Governor Branstad, we will vote to 
advance another well-qualified nominee to serve as our Nation's Deputy 
Secretary of State, John J. Sullivan. It is both a critical and 
challenging role, but Mr. Sullivan's extensive background has prepared 
him for the task ahead. Through the years, he has worked at the Defense 
Department and the Justice Department. He also served as the Deputy 
Secretary of Commerce. I am confident that his experience will serve 
him well as he works as a key adviser to Secretary Tillerson and helps 
lead our Nation in addressing the range of security issues we face. We 
look forward to confirming him soon.
  Having these key officials in place at the State Department is of 
great importance as we work with the administration on shaping our 
foreign policy and strengthening our posture in the international 
community.