69-Year-Old John Kerry On: 'No change in US strategy no matter who runs State Dept'. (VIDEO)

John Kerry's Favorite Statement: "I was for it, before I was against it."  (VIDEO)


The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved President Obama's nomination of John Kerry as the next Secretary of State.

The 69-year-old Democrat will succeed Hillary Clinton - taking over Washington's diplomacy amid deepening turmoil in the Middle East, raging conflicts in Africa and complicated relations with Russia.

We spoke to Brian Drolet, Director of an independent media outlet Deep Dish TV, who shared his view on how Kerry's appointment is likely to affect key international issues.