Secretary Tillerson’s Welcome Remarks to State Department Employees

On February 2, 2017, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered remarks to employees at the U.S. Department of State’s Harry S. Truman Building.

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, good morning, all. We apologize for being late. It seemed that this year’s prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray a little longer. (Laughter.) But I certainly welcomed them all, so – thank you for such a warm reception. And it’s a pleasure to be here, obviously. I’ve been anxious to be here, and I’m so pleased to have my wife, Renda, of more than 30 years. And she has been just steadfast through this process, encouraging me on and reminding me what this is really all about. And so thank you. (Applause.)

Read Secretary Tillerson’s full remarks at state.gov!