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Different to different people. is that complicating, this messaging strategy? >> it certainly is a combiplication in the sense that it's a constant area of questioning and focus and, therefore, makes it harder to bring attention to perhaps some of the good news that general petraeus may have to offer this sunday if he's constantly pressed on the question of how many will leave, at what point? i think it's understandable and normal that politicians representing the people who are, obviously, frustrated and feel that afghanistan is not going very well, are pushing for more troops to withdraw. an...

We also heard praise from the senate majority leader mitch mcconnell, who said, i'm quoting him now, "rex tillerson's decades of experience have been widely recognized for focus leadership around the globe. i look forward to supporting his nomination" and then there was vice president-elect mike pence. >> we just couldn't be more grateful that someone of rex tillerson's proven leadership and accomplishments have been willing to step forward to serve our nation as our next secretary of state. >> we've also heard that donald trump has made his choice for energy secretary. the former texas govern...

>> reporter: the president-elect's team defending the pick. >> take someone like steve who understands how the system works and how can we go make it more fair and help american workers to get in there and actually change it. >> reporter: capitol hill also reacting to trump's announcement that he will separate himself from his billion dollar empire. >> you've got to be very, very careful on conflicts of interest. sooner or later this had to happen. he's probably not very happy about it but one of the things that had to be done. >> reporter: sending out an unusual series of tweets applauding tr...