I don't mind that Tillerson has a previous relationship with foreign leaders as CEO of Exxon. It might make his job easier. I don't think the SoS is actually doing his own deals--he is speaking for the President, isn't he? Diplomats are on a short leash, are they not? So why does it matter? Tillerson will not be working for Exxon anymore if he takes the job, so what is all the flap about "deals," etc.?
Are people's fevered imaginations working overtime, as usual?
I agree. Tillerson has been all over the world as the CEO of ExonMobile. He probably has spoke with the heads of every country. That's what businessmen do.
He won't be the head of Exon if he the SOS. He will be doing the business of the country. Not the private sector.
Some people don't have much common sense.