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Secretary Of State Nominee Antony Blinken Promises 'Humility And Confidence'

"Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America's leadership coin," Blinken will testify at his Senate confirmation hearing, vowing to work for the "greater good."

Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Secretary of State, is appearing Tuesday afternoon before a Senate panel to begin his confirmation process. He's vowing to restore American leadership on the world stage and work for the "greater good."

"Humility and confidence should be the flip sides of America's leadership coin," he will tell the , according to his prepared testimony. "Humility because we have a great deal of work to do at home to enhance our standing

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