BFF-48 US Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state

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US Senate confirms Blinken as secretary of state

WASHINGTON, Jan 26, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – The US Senate on Tuesday
confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state, with key members of
the rival Republican Party backing him.

Blinken, a longtime adviser to President Joe Biden who has vowed to
repair US alliances, quickly crossed the threshold of 50 votes as the
Senate was voting.

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