Secretary Blinken testifies virtually before the House Committee - 2:30 PM

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken testifies virtually before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on “The Department of State and Related Programs FY22 Budget Request”, from the Department of State, on June 7, 2021.

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31:48 Subcommittee Opens Session
50:28 Secretary Blinken delivers testimony
55:47​ Secretary Blinken responds to questions
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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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