Press Releases: Remarks With Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj Before Their Meeting

Remarks

Rex W. Tillerson

Secretary of State

Treaty Room

Washington, DC

December 1, 2017

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Good morning, all. I want to welcome Prime Minister Sarraj of Libya to the State Department, and his delegation. We’re just delighted to have them here for some very important discussions today.

PRIME MINISTER AL-SARRAJ: Thank you.

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Welcome, Mr. Prime Minister.

PRIME MINISTER AL-SARRAJ: Thank you. I appreciate it.

QUESTION: (Off-mike.)

QUESTION: Mr. Secretary. Mr. Secretary —

QUESTION: Some in the White House say that they want you to resign. Can you just say something about how this is being handled and what you’re going to do?

QUESTION: Secretary —

SECRETARY TILLERSON: It’s laughable. It’s laughable.