Global Witness : disagrees with U.S. Senate committee vote on Rex Tillerson and questions his ability to put interests of people and planet before those of oil, gas and mining industry

'Up to now the U.S. has been a global leader in fighting the corruption that has dogged the oil, gas and mining industry, not least because such abuses of power threaten global security. So to protect our country and its standing in the world, and to continue to promote human rights and fight corruption, we will keep a watchful eye on our new Secretary of State. As our top diplomat and global representative on climate, we must make sure he is putting our national interest, human rights and the futures of our children before the industry he's devoted his entire working life to.'said Corinna Gilfillan, Head of Global Witness' US office.