Congressional Digest

International Debates Archives October 2008 No. 7 Vol. 6
The U.S. State Department

Foreign Policy and the 2008 Election

Contrasting Approaches to Global Affairs and Relationships

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The U.S. State Department

Mission and Policy Goals

TheU.S. State Department manages America’srelationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and thepeople of other countries. State Department diplomats carry out the President’sforeign policy and help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world. TheState Department:   Representsthe United States overseasand conveys U.S.policies to foreign governments and international organizations throughAmerican embassies and consulates in foreign countries and diplomatic missions.   ·        Negotiates and concludes agreements and treaties on issues ranging from trade to nuclear weapons. ·        Coordinates and supports international activities of other U.S. agencies, hosts official visits, and performs other diplomatic missions. ·        Leads interagency coordination and manages the allocation…

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