Antony Blinken actually said...

"We must take care of our people and their families--because the bottom line is that it doesn't matter how much we invest or how much we innovate if we can't retain, develop, and fully empower and util..."

"the State Department needs a workforce that is representative of the United States of America and an organizational culture anchored in inclusiveness."

"The most important pillar he noted, which is essential to today's discussion, is building and retaining a diverse, dynamic, and entrepreneurial workforce."

"Training, of course, must be at the center of our efforts to build and strengthen expertise in all these areas."