Nightly News
| December 13, 2012
I didn’t want 'politicized' confirmation process
Ambassador Susan Rice says she has asked President Barack Obama to no longer consider her to be his nominee to replace outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Brian Williams, Rice said that she didn't want her nomination to result in a prolonged and politicized confirmation process. Williams’ exclusive interview airs on Rock Center with Brian Williams tonight at 10pm/9CT with excerpts also airing on NBC Nightly News.