John Kerry takes oath as 68th US Secretary of State
John Kerry – Secretary of the United States
Senator John Kerry on Thursday took oath as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, Sial News reports.
US Vice President Joe Biden took oath from Kerry, who was elected as US Senator from Massachusetts, at the State Department.
Speaking at a ceremony following the oath, Kerry said that he wanted to work for the promotion of girls education in Pakistan.
He also said that he would take whatever steps necessary for the elimination of the terrorism in the world.
“I am proud to take on this job because I want to work for peace and because the values and ideals of our nation are really what represents the best of the possibilities of life here on earth,” Kerry told the audience.
Kerry has succeeded Hilary Clinton, who completed her tenure last month.
