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    Biden's Secretary Of State Pick Has Both Diplomatic And Musical Chops

    In remarks on Tuesday, Antony Blinken thanked the people who helped him along the way, including relatives, friends, coworkers — and his bandmates.
    by Rachel Treisman Nov 24, 2020 1 minute
    Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken speaks after being introduced by President-elect Joe Biden at the Queen Theatre in Wilmington, Del., on Tuesday.

    President-elect Joe Biden's pick for secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has worked with Biden for years and has a wealth of diplomatic experience under his belt.

    He also has a self-described "wonk rock" band called ABlinken,.

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