âused to express mild disappointment, gentle entreaty, or real or mock sympathy or sentiment.
The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service, and U.S. Agency for International Development. On February 1, 2013, John Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States.
The Department of State advances American foreign policy in diplomatic relations with the world. The State Department represents the United States in 180 foreign countries and 43 international organizations, operating a total of 261 embassies, consulates and other posts.