Secretary Antony Blinken

It has been the honor of my lifetime to represent the American people as the 71st Secretary of State. Thank you.

Thirty-two years ago, I began my career in government at @StateDept. While we face a more complex and contested world than when I started, I have seen time again that the incredible people at State will always meet the challenge. I am so proud to have worked alongside you.

In the past 4 years, I traveled to 86 countries and met with countless allies, partners, and leaders of every kind on behalf of the American people.

Music is one of our greatest connectors, a common language for the world. I was proud to launch @StateDept's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, which uses music and U.S. diplomacy to build bridges and foster collaboration between America and the world.

In my first major speech, I laid out how we would leverage American diplomacy to safeguard and accelerate America’s renewal. Four years later, I can confidently say we delivered on that plan and have put the United States in a stronger place to deliver for the American people.