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I worry about the lack of experience that Rex Tillerson has had on the diplomatic front and, frankly, I think that's true for many of the appointments to [Donald] Trump's cabinet.
Claire McCaskill
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Claire McCaskill
Age: 71
Born: 1953
Born: July 24
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