Tillerson Never Considered Leaving Post

(Updated - October 4, 2017 11:02 AM EDT)

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said his commitment to President Trump is as strong as ever, and highlighted the administration's team efforts in a statement to reporters.

Tillerson said he never considered leaving his post in response, denying earlier rumors.

Tillerson said he wouldn't comment on 'petty' items when asked about whether he called Trump a moron, as reported by NBC.

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