Date: 02/04/2013 Description: Secretary of State John Kerry displays his first diplomatic passport, while delivering welcome remarks to U.S. Department of State employees in Washington, D.C., February 4, 2013. - State Dept Image
The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service, and U.S. Agency for International Development. On February 1, 2013, John Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States.
Secretary Kerry (July 7): "I want to thank all of those who are working, particularly the people of Ukraine who have displayed a remarkable level of courage, determination, and a vision for the future that they want here in their country." Full Text» Trip Page»
Secretary Kerry (June 27): "Is now incumbent on leaders to implement the will of the people and to do so in a way that is responsible, sensitive, thoughtful, and, I hope, strategic. … It is critical as we go forward in these next days to understand the importance of a strong EU. Full Text» More» Trip Page»
Secretary Kerry (June 27): "We had a very long meeting last night in which we discussed many different issues, but we focused significantly on the challenge of beating back terrorism." Full Text» Trip Page»
