President-elect Donald Trump has selected Exxon-Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be his nominee for Secretary of State.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says he has met Tillerson in the past…..

Thune says the selection is consistent with Trumps pattern of decisions…..

Thune says he knows there are some concerns with Tillerson’s background……

Thune says he expects the Senate will defer to the President-elects’ nominees to the cabinet positions.