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Article: DEPUTY SECRETARY NEGROPONTE SPEAKS AT 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 21, 2007
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The U.S. Department of State issued the following remarks by the Deputy Secretary of State:
John D. Negroponte, Deputy Secretary
Thank you for your kind introduction, Ruth. I'm honored to be here for FSI's 60th anniversary celebration and delighted to see so many friends and colleagues in the audience.
Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, this is a special day because FSI is a special institution
FSI is, after all, nothing less than the portal to American diplomacy. This is where our professionals first enter the ranks of the Foreign Service and the Department of State, and this is where they update and strengthen their diplomatic skills as their careers advance.-everywhere.-training ...