Barack Obama actually said...

America's national security interests require a vigorous and well-funded State Department. I am concerned that the Department's funding is i...

The Obama administration is committed to a robust foreign assistance program.

If confirmed as Secretary of State, I look forward to working with this committee and your colleagues in the House of Representatives Commit...

the 25-percent increase in Foreign Service staffing that President-elect Obama has called for would do much to address these needs.