Political Quotes

“What is happening now, as I understand what the Senator is saying, is a very talented, hopefully ambitious, Foreign Service officer who may very well want the opportunity to have those positions filled--for example, the economic consular in the Embassy in Beijing-- may not take the time to fill the position representing the union; that he or she would be precluded from any reasonable prospect for advancement for 2 years after they leave that position for a practical matter.”