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that is certainly the strongest counter argument. But it kind of discounts the paragraph you didn't quote. Meaning one has already concluded that he hasn't put serving his country and putting the best interests of the USofA ahead of the things you note. Meaning he could serve big oil well and effectively and conversely cant set that aside and is there to screw the USofA in favor of Russia and big oil when the rubber hits the road.I don't think it discounts it at all. I think it's very likely that Tillerson believes that deal would be beneficial to the United States, and to Russia, and that that partnership would be beneficial to our relationship, which would presumably be good for everyone, providing the partnership was in balance. And I think most people who oppose Tillerson primarily because of their opposition to fossil fuel development probably believe that about Tillerson as well.
I think it's more likely than not, now, that he will be confirmed, and that as a result the sanctions will be lifted, or modified, with all the ideal conditions falling into alignment, and a few token concessions from Russia.
http://money.cnn.com/...sia-putin/index.html
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