… Equity, Inclusion and accessibility strategic plan to, quote, ensure that the Department of State is a leader in the government wide efforts to advance DEIA goals for federal workforce. Fortunately, President Trump and Secretary Rubio are working to ensure that all Foreign Service recruitment, hiring, promotion and retention decisions are based on the individual's merit. and merit alone. Ambassador Hale, what can this committee do to ensure that Foreign Service personnel education and promotion processes are based on merit even after the Trump administration is completed? (10:10–10:20)
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Asserts that President Trump and Secretary Rubio are focusing on merit-based decisions in Foreign Service recruitment and retention.
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