US Department of State
Department of State Press Briefing - June 10, 2025
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- Department of State Press Briefing - June 10, 2025
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- 11 months ago
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- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on June 10, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/department-press-briefing-june-10-2025/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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- Department of State Press Briefing - June 10, 2025 - 2:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on June 10, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Secretary Rubio with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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- 11 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Department of State on June 10, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.go...
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- Secretary Rubio meets with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo at the Department of State, on June 9, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Ask @ State: Answering your questions — June 7, 2025
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- 11 months ago
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- Thanks to everyone who submitted questions to us this week! Your voices matter, and we’re here to make sure you get the answers you’re looking for. Tune in as Principal Deputy Spokesperson Pigott addresses a few of your top questions — from our America First foreign policies to where he found his lapel pin. 🇺🇸
▶️ Keep sending us your questions in the comments and DMs — we’ll be answering more soon!
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs ...
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- Ask @ State: Answering your questions — June 6, 2025
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- 11 months ago
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- Under President Trump and Secretary Rubio, the U.S. Department of State is committed to answering your questions transparently and unfiltered. We want to make sure we’re getting information directly to you about how an America First foreign policy is making America great again.
U.S. Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott answers this week’s questions about student visas, Israel and Iran, the economic impact of our foreign agreements, investments in Africa, Syria, how we’re combatting human trafficking, and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
We’ll be answering more of your questions soon!
0:00 Intro
0:38 Student Visa Interviews
2:21 Israel and Iran
4:13 Lapel pin
5:04 Jobs from foreign agreements
7:06 Africa investments
8:31 Syria
10:06 Countering human trafficking
11:57 Putin and Russia-Ukraine negotiations
13:28 Conclusion
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Under the leadership of the President a...
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- Every Hostage Must Be Released
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigoot: Earlier today, Israeli forces recovered the remains of Judy Weinstein and Gad Haggai in Gaza, who were kidnapped and brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7th. We are acutely aware of the anguish 56 families continue to endure, including those of Americans Omer Neutra and Itay Chen. Every single hostage must be released immediately.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's fore...
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- Protecting our Borders from Foreign Terrorists
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- 11 months ago
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- President Trump has signed a new directive restricting the entry of foreign nationals from specific countries to protect the United States from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats. — Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for Internationa...
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- The UN Must Return to its Founding Purpose
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- 11 months ago
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- Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: The U.S. vetoed a counterproductive @UN Security Council resolution that targeted Israel and failed to condemn Hamas. As President Trump has made clear, we will not support any resolution that fails to demand Hamas disarm, leave Gaza, and release all hostages.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil ...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - June 5, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott at the Department of State, on June 5, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/department-press-briefing-june-05-2025/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from t...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - June 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Department Press Briefing with Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott at the Department of State, on June 5, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Prioritizing the U.S. National Interest While Engaging the World
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- “The number one foreign policy priority of the United States needs to be the United States and what’s in the best interest of the United States.
That’s not isolationism. That’s common sense.” – Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Develo...
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- Reorienting How the U.S. Pursues Geopolitics
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- "One of the priorities of this administration under @POTUS is to reorient the way we pursue geopolitics to take into account for the fact that you can never be secure as a nation unless you’re able to feed your people, and unless you’re able to make the things that your economy needs in order to function and ultimately to defend yourself" - Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the American Compass Gala on June 3, 2025
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secret...
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- Secretary Rubio meets with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at the Department of State, on June 4, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- After the Brief June 3
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Today’s takeaway “After the Brief:” President Trump and Secretary Rubio are delivering for the American people.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Secretary Rubio remarks at the American Compass Fifth Anniversary Gala
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio remarks at the American Compass Fifth Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/releases/2025/06/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-at-the-american-compass-fifth-anniversary-gala/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=hero&utm_campaign=s_remarks
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes ...
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- Secretary Rubio delivers remarks at the American Compass Fifth Anniversary Gala - 8:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio delivers remarks at the American Compass Fifth Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Mt. Etna Eruption, Smart Traveller Enrollment Program
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- “We are closely monitoring Mount Etna's eruption yesterday… This is also an important reminder for all Americans traveling to enroll in the Smart traveler enrollment program at STEP.state.gov.” — Spokesperson Tammy Bruce
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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- Cuban Labor Export Program
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce discusses new visa restrictions on several Central American government officials who are responsible for deals with the corrupt Cuban regime to import medical personnel in their forced labor scheme.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get update...
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- Condemning Terror Attack in Colorado
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- “This heinous attack is a reminder that the decisions about who we let into this country and who we allow to stay is of vital national security and personal security importance to this country and of Americans everywhere.” – Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce addresses the terror attack in Colorado.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Se...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - June 3, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on June 3, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/department-press-briefing-june-3-2025/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Depart...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - June 3, 2025 - 2:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on June 3, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- The Week at State - new visa policies, Memorial Day, Syria and Venezuela Updates
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- This week at State:
- Secretary Rubio announces new visa policies that put America first
- We recognize the sacrifice of our Nation's fallen heroes on Memorial Day
- Ambassador Thomas Barrack is now Presiden Trump's Special Envoy to Syria
- We warn U.S. citizens to not travel to Venezuela for any reason
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which in...
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- After the Brief - May 29
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Deputy Spokesperson Houston recaps changes to visa vetting processes to bolster our national security, the Department's forthcoming reorganization, the Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange, and our efforts to stop Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear missile.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International...
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- Building a 21st Century State Department
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The reorganization plan for the State Department will result in a more agile Department, better equipped to promote America's interests, and keep Americans safe across the world.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - May 29, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on May 29, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/department-press-briefing-may-29-2025/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Depart...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - May 29, 2025 - 1:45 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on May 29, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Secretary Rubio meets with North Macedonia Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with North Macedonia Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski at the Department of State, on May 29, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Do Not Travel to Venezuela
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The State Department is warning Americans against travel to Venezuela and bordering areas for any reason. Americans who travel to Venezuela risk being wrongfully detained in prison for months or even years.
Our simple message for Americans: Do NOT travel to Venezuela.
— State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Departm...
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- Ending U.S. Sanctions on Syria
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The cessation of sanctions against Syria will advance our primary objective, the enduring defeat of ISIS, by giving the people of Syria a chance for a better future. – Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on May 27, 2025
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get u...
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- Secretary Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at the Department of State, on May 28, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Department of State Press Briefing - May 27, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on May 27, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/department-press-briefing-may-27-2025/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Depart...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - May 27, 2025 - 2:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on May 27, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sta...
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- Secretary Rubio meets with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani at the Department of State, on May 23, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - May 22, 2025
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State, on May 22, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings/department-press-briefing-may-22-2025/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Depar...
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- Department of State Press Briefing - May 22, 2025 - 2:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing at the Department of State, on May 22, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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- Secretary Rubio meets with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at the Department of State, on May 22, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media!
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- Title
- Keeping Americans Safe
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “National security is at the core of our national interest. The most important thing the federal government does is keep America safe. Without safety you can't have prosperity.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio in testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations on May 21, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service...
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- The Benefits of Allying with the United States
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “We have democracies that have elected leaders that are friendly to the United States and want to be friends with us and ally with us. We need to make sure there's benefits to being an ally of the United States.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio in testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations on May 21, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes...
- Title
- Preventing mass migration and human trafficking
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “The only people who benefit from mass migration are the traffickers." —
Secretary of State Marco Rubio in testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations on May 21, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of S...
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- Aligning U.S. Foreign Policy with our National Interests
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “Our foreign policy has to once again return to the national interests. That's what it needs to be built on. We need to define what the national interest is, what is good for America.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio in testimony to the House Committee on Appropriations on May 21, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil ...
- Title
- No Military Solution to the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- "We should be very proud that we have a @POTUS that's pursuing peace and not new wars." — Secretary of State Marco Rubio to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 21, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.st...
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- The Most Secure Border in Our Lifetime
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- "The incentive to come was dramatically reduced and as a result you've seen the border crossing numbers, which have given us the most secure border in our lifetime." — Secretary of State Rubio in Testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 21, 2025
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency f...
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- Foreign Aid is not charity — Secretary Rubio
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “Foreign aid is not charity. It is designed to further the national interest of the United States.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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- We just want people to stop dying — Secretary Rubio on Ukraine
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- "We just want people to stop dying. Every day this war goes on, people die, things are destroyed and lives are ruined, and we want it to stop." —
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Ukraine
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- Secretary Rubio testifies before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio testifies before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on the FY26 Department of State Budget Request on Capitol Hill, on May 21, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/05/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-before-the-house-committee-on-appropriations-subcommittee-on-state-foreign-operations-and-related-programs-on-the-fy26-department-of-state-budget-request/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advic...
- Title
- Delivering a U.S. Foreign Policy Rooted in our National Interest
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “We have to have a State Department that can deliver on a foreign policy that is rooted in the national interest of the United States” — Secretary Rubio in testimony to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 21, 2025
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- Secretary Rubio testifies before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee - 2:00 PM
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio testifies before the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on the FY26 Department of State Budget Request on Capitol Hill, on May 21, 2025.
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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- Title
- The Best Foreign Aid Ends Because it has Achieved Its Purpose
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “The best foreign aid is foreign aid where at some point that country doesn't need it anymore because now they're self-sufficient.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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- Secretary Rubio testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio Opening Statement before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the FY26 Department of State Budget Request on Capitol Hill, on May 21, 2025.
Transcript: https://www.state.gov/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-before-the-house-committee-on-foreign-affairs-on-the-fy26-department-of-state-budget-request/
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Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world.
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Departme...
