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Deputy Secretary of State

The Deputy Secretary, William J. Burns serves as the principal deputy, adviser, and alter ego to the Secretary of State; serves as Acting Secretary of State in the Secretary's absence; and assists the Secretary in the formulation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy and in giving general supervision and direction to all elements of the Department. Specific duties and supervisory responsibilities have varied over time.

Friends of Yemen Ministerial

Date: 03/07/2013 Description: General view of delegates in the Long Gallery of Lancaster House during the Friends of Yemen ministerial meeting in London, March 7, 2013. © AP ImageDeputy Secretary Burns (Mar. 7):  "The Friends of Yemen gather at Lancaster House today in the same spirit: fully aware of the challenges of fortifying peace but fully committed to partnering with the Yemeni people to realize its ultimate triumph." Full Text» More»
 
 

Accountability Review Board Report

Deputy Secretary Burns (Dec. 19): "As Secretary Clinton said in her letter to Congress, we accept each and every one of the board’s recommendations and have already begun to implement them." Full Text» ARB Report» Secretary Clinton's Letter to Congress»　


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