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T-Rex orders Foggy Bottom mission redefined, 'promoting democracy' no longer listed
[Miami Herald] Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has ordered his department to redefine its mission and issue a new statement of purpose to the world. The draft statements under review right now are similar to the old mission statement, except for one thing -- any mention of promoting democracy is being eliminated.According to an internal email that went out Friday, which I obtained, the State Department’s Executive Steering Committee convened a meeting of leaders to draft new statements on the department’s purpose, mission and ambition, as part of the overall reorganization of the State Department and USAID. (The draft statements were being circulated for comment Friday and could change before being finalized.) ▪ The State Department’s draft statement on its purpose is: "We promote the security, prosperity and interests of the American people globally." ▪ The State Department’s draft statement on its mission is: "Lead America’s foreign policy through global advocacy, action and assistance to shape a safer, more prosperous world." Posted by: Besoeker 2017-08-03 |
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