Knowing where our North Star is matters.

We need to incentivize diversity initiatives and modernize the training and professional developments for our diplomats to deal with the 21st century challenges.

This country was founded on a unique basis in the words of our Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal.

But I think we all agree that we are stronger when we work together, and when we coordinate our activities and work in unity it is a lot better for our nation.

The Department of State and the work of our diplomats do every day has never been more important.

That transatlantic partnership that was restored by the Biden administration was absolutely essential.

I want to complete this hearing where I started, and that is a thank you to you for restoring America's global leadership, and President Biden.

To be true to our founding principles we need to support those people trying to defend human rights, those rights endowed to us by our Creator.

In the 21st century, diplomacy has never been more important.

Modernizing the Department has taken on greater urgency--from finally completing renovations at main state and our embassies abroad to sustaining the Department's diverse workforce.

The Department of State is determined to implement the Combating Global Corruption Act and to support it with the necessary resources.