Tillerson makes rounds on Captiol Hill, seeks support for confirmation as secretary of state https://t.co/5JdUeKiaS1 #hounews

— Matt Schwartz (@SchwartzChron) January 4, 2017

Following a more than hour-long meeting with Tillerson Wednesday, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., the ranking Democrat of the Foreign Relations committee, told reporters the two had a “very candid” discussion” that touched on subjects including Russia and climate change.

“Obviously he did business with Russia and was able to get things done there,” Cardin said. “That’s going to get a great deal of attention during the confirmation process. Russia is not a friend of the United States.”

In a much anticipated meeting, Tillerson is also expected to sit down later Wednesday with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Along with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., McCain has raised questions around Tillerson’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Asked Wednesday whether he could support Tillerson’s nomination, McCain told reporters, “Sure. There’s also a realistic scenario that pigs fly.”

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