Senate Confirms Stephen Biegun To No. 2 Spot At The State Department

The transcript discusses the confirmation of a new Deputy Secretary of State, replacing John Sullivan, who is moving to Moscow as the American ambassador to Russia. The new Deputy Secretary, previously a US Special Representative to North Korea, takes on this role during critical denuclearization talks with Pyongyang. The transcript also highlights his past roles, including his work at Ford Motor Company and as an adviser to Bill Frist and Condoleezza Rice.

Who was confirmed as the new Deputy Secretary of State?

• John Sullivan

• Bill Frist

• Condoleezza Rice

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What role did the new Deputy Secretary hold before his confirmation?

• US Special Representative to North Korea

• American ambassador to Russia

• Ford Motor Company CEO

• National Security Adviser

What is the significance of the new Deputy Secretary's confirmation?

• It is unrelated to any ongoing negotiations.

• It marks the end of US-North Korea talks.

• It comes at a crucial time for denuclearization talks with North Korea.

• It signifies a change in US-Russia relations.

What was North Korea's stance on the negotiation deadline?

• They extended the deadline indefinitely.

• They dismissed the deadline, stating the US has a goal instead.

• They agreed with the US deadline.

• They set a strict deadline.

What was one of the roles of the new Deputy Secretary before joining the Trump administration?

• National Security Adviser

• CEO of Ford Motor Company

• Adviser to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist

• US Ambassador to Russia