Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice told NBC News she is dropping out of the running to be the next secretary of state after months of criticism over her Benghazi comments.
Said Rice: “If nominated, I am now convinced that the confirmation process would be lengthy, disruptive and costly – to you and to our most pressing national and international priorities.”
The Week: Why Susan Rice dropped her bid.
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