Conversation so far:
What are some political connections he had?
Rockefeller traveled widely and met with both foreign rulers and U.S. presidents, beginning with Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Did he have other notable political ties?
Rockefeller was criticized for befriending foreign autocrats in order to expand Chase interests in their countries.

Question: Was he able to accomplish anything using these ties?
Self-contained rewrite: Was he able to accomplish anything using these ties?