This is in many ways, and again, it was referenced by President Trump yesterday in his speech that he designs that his overriding goal for global policy is the promotion of peace, the avoidance of conflict. And No agency will be more critical in [the promotion of peace] than this one [Department of State]. In fact, it's its founding principle and purpose. And that's what we endeavor to do to promote peace around the world, because that's in our national interest. (07:44–07:47)
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Asserts the Department of State's critical role in promoting peace.
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